I am pretty sure that I am at least among the first accepted into the class of 2009. Anyone else out there?? The stuff going on at the school is very exciting, and I think it will make it one of the more prominent schools around.

From this past year, I feel much more confident, and know what to do and expect. I have met some really great people along the way that have helped me immensely and would not change a thing.

Anyways, back to the grind...

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I am pretty sure that I am at least among the first accepted into the class of 2009. Anyone else out there?? This is stuff going on at the school is very exciting, and such that I think will make it one of the more prominent schools around.

From this past year, I feel much more confident, and know what to do and expect. I think I am going about this a little slower than some, but I have met some really great people along the way and would not change a thing.

anyways, back to the grind...

:idea: :sleep:

Wow, accepted already when half the people probably haven't even turned in their applications yet! Congratulations! :clap:

oops...I accidentally started another thread before I realized this was in existence. Anyway, hi to all. I'll be starting in 2009 as well! WHOOOO HOOOO! :clap:

How could we pass up a sweet deal such as this. What is one more year? 60K is a hell of a lot better than 120K. What are you going to do in this next year? I will continue with research and probably take the national registry to become an EMT. Good luck with everything and I will speak with you later.

yea i know... and it means more to me than just that, i dont think ill have any loans now, plus im going to get a lot more experience in some of this stuff before i start than I would have had otherwise so maybe ill be ahead of the game... this is pretty cool...

How are you accepted now?

How could we pass up a sweet deal such as this. What is one more year? 60K is a hell of a lot better than 120K. What are you going to do in this next year? I will continue with research and probably take the national registry to become an EMT. Good luck with everything and I will speak with you later.

EMT? That is cool. Always thought that was cool... im actually right now hoping to do a little part time work in a pharmacy. What is something docs are notorious for?? Their prescriptions!! Maybe in doing this, I might gain some insight in allowing for better communication in this area. Patients actually die from being given misread meds. That is ridiculous, so preventable...

How are you accepted now?

By the gracious gifts afforded to us by the school and alumni... And through hard work and dedication. If you get the chance to come here, DO it!

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How are you accepted now?

I'm curious as well. KCUMB is pretty high on my list of schools... so what's your secret?

How are you accepted now?


I'm not sure about this, but I hear that when someone interviews and they like you so much but there are no more seats in the class, they offer you a seat in the following class. I'm assuming they interviewed for the Class of 2008 and then they were offered a seat for the class of 2009 when the seats were full. I know that TUCOM and MSUCOM do this.

We were accepted into the class of 2008. We were offered a scholarship if we deferred. We took it. No brainer. Cooldreams, I like your thinking. That will be a great advantage for you going into school and an eventual practice. Good luck.

any tricks on getting accepted?? this is looking like a pretty cool school. why did they change the name??

any tricks on getting accepted?? this is looking like a pretty cool school. why did they change the name??
I really don't believe there are any tricks. I believe KCUMB is a school that truly looks at the applicant as a whole. If you are a well rounded applicant they are interested. If you get an interview, then you definately have a great shot at being accepted. That goes for most schools. They want to see what type of person you are and if you fit their school. Just be yourself and answer their questions the best you can. Also be honest and sincere. That's all you can do. I believe they changed their name for two reasons. 1 Represent the city and area. 2 They added another program to the school and wanted to represent the whole school. Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences sounds much better than the University of Health Sciences.

i hope i get in here, anyone care to share what the like most about the school??

how about the great staff inside, the architecture outside, the curriculum, hmm yea that about sums it up :laugh:

any tricks on getting accepted?? this is looking like a pretty cool school. why did they change the name??


our school roughly accepts 90% of its applicants it interviews..... taking into account that some applicants will also be accepted to other schools and choose to go their. This year more students than in the past choose to come to UHS. The last number i heard was the class of 2008 had a class size of 280. The maximum number of students that the first year classroom can hold is 250 (really 248.. broken chairs in the back). My class size (2007)is 230ish. the only way to get students to willingly defer a year is to throw some money at them...

you guys that did defer......... congrats.... but in all honestly 60K.. or lets just say 200K (4 year tuition w/ interest) IMO is really nothing and theoretically should be easy for a phyisican to pay off once he/she is practicing!!

for this year off... my suggestion is DONT DO anything medicine related. this is basically going to be your LAST whole year off for EVER!!!! trust me, when you guys start youll be getting enough information. Take several vacations..... once you start... 4 years medical school + minimum of 3 years residency...... thatll be a minimum of 7 years before youll have a chance to take a nice long vacaction...

well... this is my 2 cents!!
-welcome to the family.. you guys will love it here

charles incognito carino
class of 2007

i hope i get in here, anyone care to share what the like most about the school??


the school is very family orientated and state of the art..... you should come see it for yourself!! contact someone in admistration and they will set you up with a student. for a day you can see first hand how it is here by sitting in class and following the student around

charles incognito carino
class of 2007

our school roughly accepts 90% of its applicants it interviews..... taking into account that some applicants will also be accepted to other schools and choose to go their. This year more students than in the past choose to come to UHS. The last number i heard was the class of 2008 had a class size of 280. The maximum number of students that the first year classroom can hold is 250 (really 248.. broken chairs in the back). My class size (2007)is 230ish. the only way to get students to willingly defer a year is to throw some money at them...

you guys that did defer......... congrats.... but in all honestly 60K.. or lets just say 200K (4 year tuition w/ interest) IMO is really nothing and theoretically should be easy for a phyisican to pay off once he/she is practicing!!

for this year off... my suggestion is DONT DO anything medicine related. this is basically going to be your LAST whole year off for EVER!!!! trust me, when you guys start youll be getting enough information. Take several vacations..... once you start... 4 years medical school + minimum of 3 years residency...... thatll be a minimum of 7 years before youll have a chance to take a nice long vacaction...

well... this is my 2 cents!!
-welcome to the family.. you guys will love it here

charles incognito carino
class of 2007

perhaps the 60k is not THAT much but in all honesty im doing like 4 things right now that i would not have done otherwise, and ill also probablly graduate with zero loans. to me, the extra year is worth it. but that is my 2 cents :P
:laugh:

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our school roughly accepts 90% of its applicants it interviews..... taking into account that some applicants will also be accepted to other schools and choose to go their. This year more students than in the past choose to come to UHS. The last number i heard was the class of 2008 had a class size of 280. The maximum number of students that the first year classroom can hold is 250 (really 248.. broken chairs in the back). My class size (2007)is 230ish. the only way to get students to willingly defer a year is to throw some money at them...

you guys that did defer......... congrats.... but in all honestly 60K.. or lets just say 200K (4 year tuition w/ interest) IMO is really nothing and theoretically should be easy for a phyisican to pay off once he/she is practicing!!

for this year off... my suggestion is DONT DO anything medicine related. this is basically going to be your LAST whole year off for EVER!!!! trust me, when you guys start youll be getting enough information. Take several vacations..... once you start... 4 years medical school + minimum of 3 years residency...... thatll be a minimum of 7 years before youll have a chance to take a nice long vacaction...

well... this is my 2 cents!!
-welcome to the family.. you guys will love it here

charles incognito carino
class of 2007
Yes theoretically it will be relatively easy to pay off those enormous loans. But by taking the scholarship and saving over 64K I will be making my residency that much easier. After speaking with a number of residents at Tulane, they all conveyed that it would be much easier on them if they did not have such enormous debt. 95% of those I asked indicated they would have taken the scholarship. It will be nice looking at loan payments of around 200-300 per month instead of 400-600. These are just guestimates, so don't take them as scripture.

probablly be a little more like paying 400-600 instead of 800-1000

dude? dewd!! dooooood...... :cool:

Congrats on getting in so soon. I had not heard of this scholarship deal, but as long as you get in that's all that matters. I am a third-year here and am just peeking in on the different class threads. I wish you all the best. KCUMB is a great school and the curriculum really works. I don't know about you, but I don't think I could have taken having to deal with an entire structured class on biochem, path, phys, anatomy, etc. The way everything is woven together really makes the info flow well. Plus, you don't have time to forget the basic science before you get into the clinical info. Take care and good luck!

James
Class of 2006

Do you by chance know what the more KCUMB friendly hospitals or similar places are? I have also heard that there are plans to building a new hospital(s) and closing down one, do you know anything about that?? I heard that it was bought by some For Profit company so they are redoing things now. :confused:

It is true, the hospital that all of our residencies are technically based out of is closing down along with another hospital in Independence. The two are merging and a new, state-of-the-art facility is being built on the edge of town. What does this mean for the residencies? The verdict is still out. The word is that the faculty have to vote on keeping them and then they have to be re-accredited. What does this mean to you as a med student? Nothing. If you do stay in KC you rotate with many different docs in many hospitals in several surrounding areas as well as in KC. So don't let it worry you; it's just progress!

hey thanks for getting back so soon, its not that im worried i guess, maybe more like planning for the future... where were i go, where will i rotate at?? i guess im just always looking forward and trying to learn about the various situations all that i can so that i may be better prepared... i dont think im a gunner, i just want to do very well for my own and my (future) patients benefits. thanks again.

That's no problem. Feel free to email me with questions at any time. Take care, enjoy your year off, and good luck!

n e 1 else added to the team lately?? :D

I am really looking forward to the start of class!!! whooo hoo!!! :D IM IN!!!

I am really looking forward to the start of class!!! whooo hoo!!! :D IM IN!!!
Let me be one of the first to congratulate you on your acceptance.

My interview is in two weeks!! Whoo hoo!

r u a military dood? just wondered because that is the military medical symbol.

r u a military dood? just wondered because that is the military medical symbol.

Yes sir/maam, I am. Air Force HPSP recipient, go Air Force! :thumbup: How did your interview go? When was it?

Is anyone else interviewing Oct.4?

S

n e news out there from anyone "in the know" ?? :laugh:

i jus drove by there to get gas at arnonies and looks like they are pouring concrete for that new parking area across from CT... i havent seen anything about the audiorium that someone said something about before though...

I just finished with my interview on thursday. It was awesome, I hope I get in. Dr. Peters (peds) was my interviewer and he was cool, very laid back guy. I loved KCUMB and hope to go there, I'll find out soon.

Oh, and it was funny seeing Mr. Dalzell slip up and say "UHS" in his presentation :laugh:

cool... i saw a billboard on i-70 that show a line through University of Health Sciences and under it written Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. i also saw that the i-71 exit road sign for the university has also been updated to reflect the new name... that was what i thought would be about the last thing to change... kewl...

Just received word, I'm accepted into class of 2009! Hope to see you all there. :D

Just received word, I'm accepted into class of 2009! Hope to see you all there. :D
I glad to hear you were accepted. I will see you next August. That is a nice sigh of relief this early in the process. You can enjoy the next year.

Just want to tell you guys that you did the hardest part of you medical education....as far as they like to tell us...by getting accepted. Now enjoy the remaining of your college experience and if you have any question or need more details about the school feel free to contact me (pm or KCUMB (UHS) answers (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=154448) ).

KCUMB
class of 2008

dood... under 290 days until school starts up for 2009'ers yay!! :thumbup: :D

dood... under 290 days until school starts up for 2009'ers yay!! :thumbup: :D

Very exciting yet a little scary :eek:
Going to update your sig?

Very exciting yet a little scary :eek:
Going to update your sig?


lol.. oh yea... that was my original purpose, and i just posted somewhere else... lol :rolleyes:

is KCUMB-COM the same as the UHS-COM in KC?

is KCUMB-COM the same as the UHS-COM in KC?

sure is... they just changed the name this year. if you go to their website, you will find out all about it.

is KCUMB-COM the same as the UHS-COM in KC?

Yeah, and its just KCUMB now without the COM on the end (not KCUMB-COM)

nah thats not what i understood... all osteopathic medical schools use the "-com" at the end... uhs was typically used for uhs-com, just like kcumb is used for kcumb-com

nah thats not what i understood... all osteopathic medical schools use the "-com" at the end... uhs was typically used for uhs-com, just like kcumb is used for kcumb-com

Now its bugging me. Are you at the school yet? If so, look up some literature and find out, I really want to know. I looked on my acceptance letter and packet, and it does not say "COM" on any of it. Let me know if you find out for sure. ;)

Gotta represent like all the other 09er's out there. KCUMB class of 2009, yeah!

Now its bugging me. Are you at the school yet? If so, look up some literature and find out, I really want to know. I looked on my acceptance letter and packet, and it does not say "COM" on any of it. Let me know if you find out for sure. ;)

The school as a whole is KCUMB, no "COM" attached. The DO degree program (which represents the brunt of the school) is subtitled "COM", but this does not apply to the MS or PhD programs.

BTW, I'm in the class of 2006...

The school as a whole is KCUMB, no "COM" attached. The DO degree program (which represents the brunt of the school) is subtitled "COM", but this does not apply to the MS or PhD programs.

BTW, I'm in the class of 2006...

sooooo, if you are in the DO program, then you goto kcumb-com right? :confused:

sooooo, if you are in the DO program, then you goto kcumb-com right? :confused:
If you want to look at it that way... but in the same light, I would never say I went to the "University of Notre Dame College of Sciences" for undergrad...and it's hard enough explaining to all my attendings and residents that I'm from "the-school-formerly-known-as-UHS-now-known-as-KCUMB" without throwing in a "COM" to complicate the matter further. Plus, my ID, my Clerkships manual, all my mail from the school , and the free hat and shirt they gave to us all say "KCUMB". So, in a nut shell, I go to plain-old "KCUMB".

I think I had the same discussion with cooldreams a couple weeks ago about whether COM is part of the name or not anymore

I think I had the same discussion with cooldreams a couple weeks ago about whether COM is part of the name or not anymore

yes... you did... in this very same thread if you go back and look ;)

so, was UHS really just UHS or was it UHS-COM ?? i believe that under that name they planned to incorporate other schools such as nursing but they never did it. basically about the same place as now, but more hope in developing the other schools. :confused:

yes... you did... in this very same thread if you go back and look ;)

so, was UHS really just UHS or was it UHS-COM ?? i believe that under that name they planned to incorporate other schools such as nursing but they never did it. basically about the same place as now, but more hope in developing the other schools. :confused:

for instances, what will the new name of the magazine be??

"UHS-COMmunicator " or "KCUMB-COMmunicator " or "KCUMB" :confused:

:thumbup: :D

Hi everyone! I've got my acceptance letter to KCUMB and am looking forward to starting next year. Just wanted to say hello. :-)

Hi everyone! I've got my acceptance letter to KCUMB and am looking forward to starting next year. Just wanted to say hello. :-)

hey, congrats! :thumbup:

congrats on your acceptance. How is everyone doing? Not much longer before we start.

Hey if anyone needs review books ahead of time, I signed up for Kaplan and getting rid of my Board Review books at a lower price than the bookstore, also my anatomy stuff (Dissector and Real Cadaver atlas), send me a PM if your interested, everything for the BRS is pretty much brand new since I planned to use them as an MS 2, but decided to take Kaplan...normally in the book store they are 35.00 a piece. also the grant's dissector is 40.00 new, real rohen live cadaver atlas is normally 65-85 brand new...all my prices are lower than that...
Congrats to getting into KCUMB/UHSCOM

:) I just found out today!! KCUMB is my number one choice. I am so excited!!

I just sent in my $1000~I guess there's no turning back ;) I'm looking forward to meeting everybody!

I just sent in my $1000~I guess there's no turning back ;) I'm looking forward to meeting everybody!

I am waiting till the last minute. We have until December 14 right?

I am waiting till the last minute. We have until December 14 right?

are you going to give it to them personally?? i wouldnt trust the postal system with a high prority thing at the last minute... i mean the postal system is very good, just that, this is life changer for you... :scared:

I just sent in my $1000~I guess there's no turning back ;) I'm looking forward to meeting everybody!

did you go get a shirt or anything else now too?? you get to say you were accepted and all you have to show for it is this 1000 dollar tshirt... :laugh:

are you going to give it to them personally?? i wouldnt trust the postal system with a high prority thing at the last minute... i mean the postal system is very good, just that, this is life changer for you... :scared:

yeah, I'm close enough to just drive 10 minutes to campus and give it to them

yeah, we do have until December 14th. I don't actually trust the postal system so I'm thinking about sending it certified mail but that's also why I'm doing it early. I don't want to risk a communication problem-though I'm sure it will be fine. I just hope that they respond quickly to let me know if they got it!

oh, and I live in St. louis so I can't exactly drop it off :)

yeah, I'm close enough to just drive 10 minutes to campus and give it to them

hah.. hey cool... same here... it felt a lot better to me to "hand it to them" than mailing it...
:D

Hi everyone! I recently got accepted to KCUMB. Before going to the interview I was set on AZCOM, and decided since I had already bought my tix to KC I might as well go to the interview... i was SHOCKED at how much I really liked the school... now I'm completely confused! WHERE TO GO?? I have tried to weigh out the positives and negatives of KCUMB and AZCOM but they're still tied for me. I need some peer pressure.
:idea:
Thanks guys!

Hi everyone! I recently got accepted to KCUMB. Before going to the interview I was set on AZCOM, and decided since I had already bought my tix to KC I might as well go to the interview... i was SHOCKED at how much I really liked the school... now I'm completely confused! WHERE TO GO?? I have tried to weigh out the positives and negatives of KCUMB and AZCOM but they're still tied for me. I need some peer pressure.
:idea:
Thanks guys!


well since kcumb is so fresh in your mind, i would suggest going back to azcom for a quick compare. if you like the school for particular things that are easily compared to azcom, then your choice is pretty clear.

peer pressure" do it do it do it do it doit.... lol :D

well since kcumb is so fresh in your mind, i would suggest going back to azcom for a quick compare. if you like the school for particular things that are easily compared to azcom, then your choice is pretty clear.

peer pressure" do it do it do it do it doit.... lol :D

thanks Cooldreams! i probably should go visit AZCOM again... but i wish there was some ranking and i just knew for sure which school was better in the longrun.

thanks Cooldreams! i probably should go visit AZCOM again... but i wish there was some ranking and i just knew for sure which school was better in the longrun.


i say far and away kcumb, but im biased. look in the pre osteo forum i posted my thoughts on kcumb recently. there is no ranking of osteopathic medical schools i am aware of. i do know the kcumb regularly has a very high percentage (95%+) of ppl who pass boards the first time. i dont know what azcom's is however, but i hear it is also high.

What kind of paper work did you guys get when you sent in your $? I'm about to send in mine, I'm just wondering what to expect. Also, how did/do you all intend to show you have Hep B immunity. I assume I'll need a titer since I don't have any documentation?

What kind of paper work did you guys get when you sent in your $? I'm about to send in mine, I'm just wondering what to expect. Also, how did/do you all intend to show you have Hep B immunity. I assume I'll need a titer since I don't have any documentation?

i handed mine in personally and spent some time with them. asked about scholarships, the credit check, got a receipt for the 1000 bucks, and bought a shirt...

there is a whole long list of shot you have to have, or if you think you have had them, you are right - you need to get a titer to prove it.

anyone have a book list yet?? or know what the new tuition will be??

hey i was thinking about starting up an unofficial class website... would anyone be interested?? notes, schedules, whats going on, contacts, photos, events in town, etc etc...

anyone have a book list yet?? or know what the new tuition will be??

hey i was thinking about starting up an unofficial class website... would anyone be interested?? notes, schedules, whats going on, contacts, photos, events in town, etc etc...

might be a cool idea.

hey congrats to everyone going to kcumb in 2009! this is going to be awesome. kcumb is a great place!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

anyone have a book list yet?? or know what the new tuition will be??
Don't buy any textbooks until you've talked to your big sib. They'll be able to tell you which ones are beneficial to have and which aren't. Board review books in general are good to have.

As for tuition, probably somewhere in the 35K ball park.

hi everyone!
i finally made a decision over the thanksgiving holiday that KCUMB is going to be the school for me. I realized the only reason i didnt choose it immediately was because its so far from my family and friends-- but thats not a good enough reason at ALL. So here I come out of my safety niche~
cant wait to meet everyone :p

KCUMB CLASS of 2009!!!! YEEEE-HAWWW

hi everyone!
i finally made a decision over the thanksgiving holiday that KCUMB is going to be the school for me. I realized the only reason i didnt choose it immediately was because its so far from my family and friends-- but thats not a good enough reason at ALL. So here I come out of my safety niche~
cant wait to meet everyone :p

KCUMB CLASS of 2009!!!! YEEEE-HAWWW

Congrats!!! :) looking forward to the DOlymipics with ya'll hehe

btw ... we gotta stay ahead of the other schools in terms of thread length here :) i see dmu at 3 pages so they are catching up to us...

Congrats AidaDO! It took me a while to decide as well, but it was a toss up b/w KCUMB and DMU. I think my husband might have a better chance of getting close to me at KCUMB (Army) and the school impressed me, so I finally made up my mind and am sending them the bank tomorrow! :-)

Hey CLASS OF @))(
I cant wait to start. Talk about a speedy reply. I interviewed on mon nov 22 and got a response that sat (even though it was thanksgiving weekend!!) My mind was made up after going upstairs to the OPP lab during the student panel....... and actually being able to look out a window and see grass and trees. No other school I had been to was as beautiful. How good it feels to know that all the hard work has paid off!!!!

I'll be living in Century Towers the first year, is that what most of you are choosing as well?

well, i know i will be... :D

So if you're not living in Century Towers, where are you living? I'm looking at Merriam and Roeland Park. I just hope it's not too long of a drive with rush hour. Hey, Slugbutton, I have a feeling you were in my interview group. I met a girl there from Washington and you were talking about your mother-in-law, your two apartments, your boyfriend in the army, etc. I don't want to give away all of your life story to everybody but does that sound like you? If so, congrats on your acceptance!

I just sent in my $1000~I guess there's no turning back ;) I'm looking forward to meeting everybody!


Hi Dulcinea! So have you decided on KCUMB for sure? I thought there was a chance that we would be classmates. Well, whatever happens, GOOD LUCK! :luck:

Hi Dulcinea! So have you decided on KCUMB for sure? I thought there was a chance that we would be classmates. Well, whatever happens, GOOD LUCK! :luck:

hey cool we are getting some ppl posting now. congrats on the acceptances!!

what are you all going to do before august'05 ??

So if you're not living in Century Towers, where are you living? I'm looking at Merriam and Roeland Park. I just hope it's not too long of a drive with rush hour. Hey, Slugbutton, I have a feeling you were in my interview group. I met a girl there from Washington and you were talking about your mother-in-law, your two apartments, your boyfriend in the army, etc. I don't want to give away all of your life story to everybody but does that sound like you? If so, congrats on your acceptance!

Yep, that's me! I just sent my 1000 smackers off today certified mail. I'm trying to think who you could be Dulcinea but I'm not sure. I remember several people from that day.....:-) I'm sure I'll remember with a little more info. I was actually looking to buy a house there. The real estate is not as expensive as it is here (Washington state) and it's a good investment. Century Towers are right across the street though. :thumbup:

................OH! Okay, I know you now! I just looked at some of your posts and saw one where you said your husband is an optometrist! So are you coming to KCUMB for sure? That would be awesome! :p

So if you're not living in Century Towers, where are you living? I'm looking at Merriam and Roeland Park. I just hope it's not too long of a drive with rush hour.

I will be commuting from Platte City. 'bout a fifteen minute drive with low traffic.

Anyone with kids know where the better schools are. Im moving with my family and am looking to but a house.

Anyone with kids know where the better schools are. Im moving with my family and am looking to but a house.

stay out of the inner city, id say try with lees summit, overland park, blue springs, are a couple... basically the newer looking outlying suburbs areas... if you have the money or opportunity, try to goto a private school. i would say that for anywhere in the country though... i actually went to high school in the hickman mills area, and it is getting to be a shady place now too.

Gladstone (10 min north of the river) is a nice area. Alot of our students live there now.

How's everything? Congrats to all. School is slowly creeping up on us. Everyone take it easy.

More like quickly creeping up on us!! :scared:

Congrats AidaDO! It took me a while to decide as well, but it was a toss up b/w KCUMB and DMU. I think my husband might have a better chance of getting close to me at KCUMB (Army) and the school impressed me, so I finally made up my mind and am sending them the bank tomorrow! :-)


I got into KCUMB and DMU. Right now, I have almost made up my mind to go to KCUMB (99% -- I just haven't sent the money in yet). I just don't want to make the wrong decision -- it will affect the rest of my life :) . I was just curious to see if there was anything specific that stood out about KCUMB that you liked better when comparing it to DMU? I would appreciate anything you have to say on the two schools.

Congratulations on making the final decision -- I bet you feel like a boulder has been lifted from your back :D .

I got into KCUMB and DMU. Right now, I have almost made up my mind to go to KCUMB (99% -- I just haven't sent the money in yet). I just don't want to make the wrong decision -- it will affect the rest of my life :) . I was just curious to see if there was anything specific that stood out about KCUMB that you liked better when comparing it to DMU? I would appreciate anything you have to say on the two schools.

Congratulations on making the final decision -- I bet you feel like a boulder has been lifted from your back :D .

Yes it does! :) I interviewed with DMU in Portland and haven't actually had a chance to make a trip to the campus. I was trying to decide between those two and Midwestern, but the cost of living is a factor for me and Midwestern is a lot higher than either of the other two. DMU seems to be a little more focused on OMM and had great demonstrations at the interview, but that is not what I want to focus on. Both have good stats as far as rotations and residencies. I think KCUMB has more established rotations, but the DMU staff basically said that if you can set it up they would work with you. I know KCUMB mentioned the possibility of military rotations which interested me because I'm applying for the HPSP. Honestly, I was in a tie-up between the two and I think ultimately it came down to location. My husband is active duty army and if we want any chance of being remotely close to each other the school has to be near an army post. KCUMB is within an hour of Ft. Leavenworth and 4 hours of Ft. Leonardwood. This doesn't guarantee that he'll get to either one of those, but at least we have a shot. I felt really comfortable there and the students seemed genuinely interested in us and happy to answer any and all questions. We got to peek in a class and the instructor seemed really enthusiastic also. I spoke with an army pathologist MD/PhD who had a resident from KCUMB and he said that he was very impressed with him. That made an impression on me. I'm sorry if that doesn't help you too much. I don't think that there is any way you could make the wrong decision. Both schools have good reputations and it will be what you make of it. I think we're going to have fun! :thumbup:

I am pretty sure that I am at least among the first accepted into the class of 2009. Anyone else out there?? The stuff going on at the school is very exciting, and I think it will make it one of the more prominent schools around.

From this past year, I feel much more confident, and know what to do and expect. I have met some really great people along the way that have helped me immensely and would not change a thing.

Anyways, back to the grind...

:idea: :sleep:


Showing my ignorance - where & who is KCUMB?

Showing my ignorance - where & who is KCUMB?

KCUMB is Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, and it is located in Kansas City, Missouri. It used to be called the University of Health Sciences. :)

The old UHS, it's now KCUMB. They changed their name this year to Kansas City University of Medicine and Biological Sciences. They did this to reflect their new mission on research, with the addition of a Masters program and soon to be PhD. program. Check out the website at:

www.kcumb.edu (http://www.kcumb.edu)

The old UHS, it's now KCUMB. They changed their name this year to Kansas City University of Medicine and Biological Sciences. They did this to reflect their new mission on research, with the addition of a Masters program and soon to be PhD. program. Check out the website at:

www.kcumb.edu (http://www.kcumb.edu)

hey i was coming back from iowa on 435 and i saw this big road side advertisement - it was for kcumb... kewl...

Anyone with kids know where the better schools are. Im moving with my family and am looking to but a house.

Hey Mr. E, I have a son as well and will start next Aug at KCUMB with you all. My husband and I currently live in Liberty. 10-15 min north of school. Liberty schools are one reason we bought our home here, it's one of the best school districts in the state. Parkville (park hills schools) is also a nice area. Then there is the Kansas side...overland park, lenexa and olathe. That is a bit further of a drive from our school though. Feel free to PM me with any questions. I'm from KC.

Does anyone know the GPA one needs to keep up once they have been accepted to kcumb? I might get 2 C's this semester depending on how the finals turn out :(

Hey everyone. Got my acceptance letter to KCUMB last week and am SERIOUSLY considering taking the plunge and dropping my $1K. I was really impressed with the school but my only frame of reference was WVSOM (great school...but I'm more of a city guy). I've got interviews coming up to VCOM and DMU. Did any of you interview at those schools? If so, can you give opinions/comparisons vs. KCUMB? Thanks!

P.S.: Any other potential USAF HPSP out there?

P.S.: Any other potential USAF HPSP out there?

I actually turned down the AF HPSP. It is a fantastic financial program, but my wife can't stand me being gone for more than a few days. Good luck, KCUMB is a great school, drop the $1K.

Hey everyone. Got my acceptance letter to KCUMB last week and am SERIOUSLY considering taking the plunge and dropping my $1K. I was really impressed with the school but my only frame of reference was WVSOM (great school...but I'm more of a city guy). I've got interviews coming up to VCOM and DMU. Did any of you interview at those schools? If so, can you give opinions/comparisons vs. KCUMB? Thanks!

P.S.: Any other potential USAF HPSP out there?
I'm in the middle of applying for it now, but my reserve unit is taking their time with the paperwork so I'm at a standstill. I can't even go for the physical yet. Hopefully everything will come together soon.....

Hey everyone. Got my acceptance letter to KCUMB last week and am SERIOUSLY considering taking the plunge and dropping my $1K. I was really impressed with the school but my only frame of reference was WVSOM (great school...but I'm more of a city guy). I've got interviews coming up to VCOM and DMU. Did any of you interview at those schools? If so, can you give opinions/comparisons vs. KCUMB? Thanks!

P.S.: Any other potential USAF HPSP out there?


Congrats on your acceptances, and good luck in making the hard decision on which medical school to go to :) . I just dropped off my $1K today at KCUMB while I was checking out apartments and the city once again. Best of luck in the future :luck:

I'm in the middle of applying for it now, but my reserve unit is taking their time with the paperwork so I'm at a standstill. I can't even go for the physical yet. Hopefully everything will come together soon.....

hey slug, do u kno off hand since ur already in the military, if they start up a draft, will they pull us outof medical school or let us finish?

hey slug, do u kno off hand since ur already in the military, if they start up a draft, will they pull us outof medical school or let us finish?
Hey cooldreams. I am currently active duty officer in the Air Force. If, in the EXTREMELY, EXTREMELY, UNLIKELY event (we're talking Howard Stern getting elected president unlikely) that the military does decide to do a medical draft, you would have zero chance of being called up until you finish med school and at least one year of internship. Most likely to be called up first would be critical wartime specialties like general surg, maxilo-facial surg, Emergency med, etc.

Hope that helps!

hey slug, do u kno off hand since ur already in the military, if they start up a draft, will they pull us out of medical school or let us finish?
Looks like he's got that one covered. :p

Hey cooldreams. I am currently active duty officer in the Air Force. If, in the EXTREMELY, EXTREMELY, UNLIKELY event (we're talking Howard Stern getting elected president unlikely) that the military does decide to do a medical draft, you would have zero chance of being called up until you finish med school and at least one year of internship. Most likely to be called up first would be critical wartime specialties like general surg, maxilo-facial surg, Emergency med, etc.

Hope that helps!


hey thanks for replying.

i know that they would wait for us to finish in a MEDICAL draft, because we were not doctors yet. but i am refering to a general draft, since we are not docs yet will they look at us just like anyone else and pull us out of medical school and send us to the front lines?

i think the answer to my question is a "yes unless you are in the last semester of your 4th year of medical school" because i have read that they wont let you use college as an "out" unless you are in the last semester of the program.

i guess based on the above i had two planning questions:

1) if you are signed up to start in the military upon completetion of medical school, would they still draft you out of medical school?

2) if medical school carried any special weight with it that would allow you to finish it before being drafted, unlike an undergraduate program, because of the rarity and high need for more doctors in the military.

i have tried to ask these questions before but have not really gotten them answered. i am hoping on the rare chance that there is a draft, that i would be able to voluntarily sign up for it, and thereby be allowed to finish before i was actually drafted.

im not particularly worried about going in the military, to me it is just another path in life, both of my parents were in the marine corps and still work for them as civilians, but i really really want to just finish medical school first. so, just wondering....

thanks for the help guys....

hey thanks for replying.

i know that they would wait for us to finish in a MEDICAL draft, because we were not doctors yet. but i am refering to a general draft, since we are not docs yet will they look at us just like anyone else and pull us out of medical school and send us to the front lines?

i think the answer to my question is a "yes unless you are in the last semester of your 4th year of medical school" because i have read that they wont let you use college as an "out" unless you are in the last semester of the program.

i guess based on the above i had two planning questions:

1) if you are signed up to start in the military upon completetion of medical school, would they still draft you out of medical school?

2) if medical school carried any special weight with it that would allow you to finish it before being drafted, unlike an undergraduate program, because of the rarity and high need for more doctors in the military.

i have tried to ask these questions before but have not really gotten them answered. i am hoping on the rare chance that there is a draft, that i would be able to voluntarily sign up for it, and thereby be allowed to finish before i was actually drafted.

im not particularly worried about going in the military, to me it is just another path in life, both of my parents were in the marine corps and still work for them as civilians, but i really really want to just finish medical school first. so, just wondering....

thanks for the help guys....
I know that if you are on their scholarship, they will not pull you from school. From residency, maybe, but not out of school. It's a good question. I think I remember the doc I shadowed speaking about this cause he was going through school at KCOM at the time of the draft and I think he was allowed to finish. I'll try to get better info for ya. Right now it is off to one of my last finals in my undergrad career!! :D

hey thanks for replying.

i know that they would wait for us to finish in a MEDICAL draft, because we were not doctors yet. but i am refering to a general draft, since we are not docs yet will they look at us just like anyone else and pull us out of medical school and send us to the front lines?

i think the answer to my question is a "yes unless you are in the last semester of your 4th year of medical school" because i have read that they wont let you use college as an "out" unless you are in the last semester of the program.

i guess based on the above i had two planning questions:

1) if you are signed up to start in the military upon completetion of medical school, would they still draft you out of medical school?

2) if medical school carried any special weight with it that would allow you to finish it before being drafted, unlike an undergraduate program, because of the rarity and high need for more doctors in the military.

i have tried to ask these questions before but have not really gotten them answered. i am hoping on the rare chance that there is a draft, that i would be able to voluntarily sign up for it, and thereby be allowed to finish before i was actually drafted.

im not particularly worried about going in the military, to me it is just another path in life, both of my parents were in the marine corps and still work for them as civilians, but i really really want to just finish medical school first. so, just wondering....

thanks for the help guys....

A general draft is so extremely unlikely (far, far, far, more unlikely than a medical draft) that I doubt it will ever happen again in our lifetime. As an officer, I would not want to deal with someone who didn't want to be there. An all volunteer force of 1.4 million is much better than a draft force of 5 million.

Anyway, if you are already in medical school, I doubt you would be drafted in a general draft. You would be far more valuable to the military as a doctor. Considering that it takes 9+ months just to make an infantry soldier from scratch (more for other specialties, up to 2 years to train a fighter pilot) , I don't think the military would waste your existing medical training for something like that. So, your most likely scenario is number 2: they would want you to complete medical school before joining the military as a Doc. Again, I want to emphasize that any draft scenario is EXTREMELY unlikely.

Hope that helps even more!

A general draft is so extremely unlikely (far, far, far, more unlikely than a medical draft) that I doubt it will ever happen again in our lifetime. As an officer, I would not want to deal with someone who didn't want to be there. An all volunteer force of 1.4 million is much better than a draft force of 5 million.

Anyway, if you are already in medical school, I doubt you would be drafted in a general draft. You would be far more valuable to the military as a doctor. Considering that it takes 9+ months just to make an infantry soldier from scratch (more for other specialties, up to 2 years to train a fighter pilot) , I don't think the military would waste your existing medical training for something like that. So, your most likely scenario is number 2: they would want you to complete medical school before joining the military as a Doc. Again, I want to emphasize that any draft scenario is EXTREMELY unlikely.

Hope that helps even more!

i know... this is what everyone keeps telling me :P.... just like to plan ahead though... know what my options will be... oh well... i think i know what i will do either way... so, thanks for the help..

Just paid my deposit, nothing like last minute. Everyone is so nice there, I love it!

Just paid my deposit, nothing like last minute. Everyone is so nice there, I love it!

Congratulations ;) . I just paid mine too, so I guess I'll see you next fall :D .

I got my letter of acceptance in the mail on Saturday! Looks like I might be KC bound.

I got my letter of acceptance in the mail on Saturday! Looks like I might be KC bound.

Congratulations on your acceptance. Since you said you 'might be KC bound', just curious to see what other schools you were looking at :) . Congrats again and hopefully we'll see you next fall at KCUMB ;) .

hey, great to see so many ppl posting on here! everyone as anxious to start as i am?? :D

Cooldreams, I'm DYING to get started at KCUMB. I am working in Cali at an awesome biotech company but working here makes me realize why I want to be a doctor... working here isnt AT ALL fulfilling. its just a job. anyways, i'm counting the days til I start to feel like I'm doing some fruitful.

:)

Cooldreams, I'm DYING to get started at KCUMB. I am working in Cali at an awesome biotech company but working here makes me realize why I want to be a doctor... working here isnt AT ALL fulfilling. its just a job. anyways, i'm counting the days til I start to feel like I'm doing some fruitful.

:)

Cali to KC! And you're excited about this? You have been to Missouri right? I have not been spoiled by sunny Cali so I am extremely excited to start school! Excited, nervous, anxious, confident, scared, all in one! Have any of you guys thought about a specialty? FP or peds for me. EM for cooldreams.

Cali to KC! And you're excited about this? You have been to Missouri right? I have not been spoiled by sunny Cali so I am extremely excited to start school! Excited, nervous, anxious, confident, scared, all in one! Have any of you guys thought about a specialty? FP or peds for me. EM for cooldreams.


I'm excited too but also a little nervous :o . Right now, I am kind of interested in oncology and Rads, but lots of people change their minds once they begin medical school and start to explore more options. :D Does anyone have any clue what area they are going to live in? I was just curious. ;)

Does anyone have any clue what area they are going to live in? I was just curious.

I am going to live in Platte City. Its about 15-25 minutes North of campus depending on traffic.

I am going to live in Platte City. Its about 15-25 minutes North of campus depending on traffic.


I hadn't thought about looking there. I was up there last weekend so that I could look around, and I found a couple of nice apartments off of Parvin Road. I think I may end up at Bennington Ridge. They looked really nice, and I thought that the management was very helpful :) . I think it is only a 10 minute drive from the school so that isn't too far ;) .

I hadn't thought about looking there. I was up there last weekend so that I could look around, and I found a couple of nice apartments off of Parvin Road. I think I may end up at Bennington Ridge. They looked really nice, and I thought that the management was very helpful :) . I think it is only a 10 minute drive from the school so that isn't too far ;) .

No, 10 minutes is not bad at all. The thing to remember about KC is that 5 miles can become a 15 minute drive because of ridiculous traffic. Parvin Road is nice, cooldreams would be a better consultant for KC living, he has lived there for awhile. I can help you north of there as I have lived north of KC my entire life.

ive lived here most of my life and i hate driving :P

im planning on living at CT - this means no driving yay... you guys really should think about some place closer unless you have some really solid reasons, it will just make life a ton easier on you if you have no transit time to worry about.

additionally, it was rumored that the broadway (i think that is the right one) bridge was going to have some major construction this past year and would have made the commut from the north take 3 times as long. this hasnt really happend yet, but im still hearing talk about it.

i have driven around in kansas, iowa, nebraska, ill, oh, id.... to me, missouri seems to have some extraordinarily aggressive drivers, hence my fondness for not driving. some ppl like it though. it is kind of a game, the state law here says that if you are basically exempt from a speeding ticket if you were speeding under five miles or 10% (which ever is less)of the posted speed limit. if you stay around that you wont get a ticket, additionally it is pretty easy to get out of them with a lawyer, so a lot of ppl like to speed around here, and dont think that it slows down much in the snow or rain... this is just my opinion though... downtown is the main destination for ppl in the city to goto every morning. i have tried to come from like 5 different routes and highways and they are all hurting at rush hour time. if only there were no other ppl slowing you down then you would cut your driving times in half.

if you really dont wanna live that close, i would suggest living outside of the city limits of kansas city if you can because you would there by avoid the numerous city taxes.

dont freak out too much about what i say, like i said this really may not bother you at all, but to me it is a pain. i like to plan my day out and get every minute i can, but living about 18 miles from the school, i would have to allot an hour for commute everyday (this is back and forth total time) so that sucks to me.

other things ive heard is that if you are not living close by like CT then you either typically miss out on a lot of extracurrics because they start up a number of hours after the last class of the day, or you spend a LOTof time at the school. this also may or may not be a good thing depending on how you work it.

gl everyone... you made it!!!!

Hey everyone! Just mailed my $1K so looks like I'll be joining you next year :-). The only reasons I wouldn't would be: 1. I get accepted to USUHS (since I'm in the military, this is my #1) 2. Someone else blows me away enough to sacrifice a thousand bucks. I've got interviews coming up at VCOM, DMU, AZCOM, USUHS, and ETSU (MD school). Anyone interview at any of these? If so, what was your impression compared to KCUMB? I'll find out soon enough, but I'm just trying to get a sneak preview. Thanks!

other things ive heard is that if you are not living close by like CT then you either typically miss out on a lot of extracurrics because they start up a number of hours after the last class of the day, or you spend a LOTof time at the school. this also may or may not be a good thing depending on how you work it.

gl everyone... you made it!!!!

CT is also good when anatomy rolls around. Anytime you have free time you can just walk across the street to the anatomy lab. Same goes for path slides. Oh and when you have a big block of free time between classes you can just walk back home.

Have any of you heard what a typical day will be like for us in regards to class time? Will we start at 7, 8,9 end at 3,4,5? Anyone know yet?

Have any of you heard what a typical day will be like for us in regards to class time? Will we start at 7, 8,9 end at 3,4,5? Anyone know yet?

You'll start at 8 and have classes till 12 most days. Thats followed by labs in the afternoon. All labs are usually only an hour long except for opp and anatomy.

Hey everyone! Just mailed my $1K so looks like I'll be joining you next year :-). The only reasons I wouldn't would be: 1. I get accepted to USUHS (since I'm in the military, this is my #1) 2. Someone else blows me away enough to sacrifice a thousand bucks. I've got interviews coming up at VCOM, DMU, AZCOM, USUHS, and ETSU (MD school). Anyone interview at any of these? If so, what was your impression compared to KCUMB? I'll find out soon enough, but I'm just trying to get a sneak preview. Thanks!
I interviewed at VCOM and I thought the school itself was beautiful, but it was all in one building. Everything was new and the staff was great. They have an affiliation with VT so students go use their gym and go to their football games and stuff. The town is SUPER SMALL. I liked KCUMB because of the city and there was more of their own campus. There are three separate interviews lasting half and hour each. I interviewed at Portland, OR for DMU and never actually made a campus visit. The people were great though and the new building is going to be nice. One interview with two people lasting half an hour. I just got back from USUHS yesterday night. The school is beautiful and big. Everyone is friendly and the base is well kept (prob cause the president shows his face every now and then! :) ) Bethesda is beautiful also but very expensive. The traffic is AWFUL and everyone lives off base. People seemed happy with their choice though. There are presentations about the school all morning that get kind of long if you've already done your research. The interviews are in the afternoon. You get two separate interviews lasting a half hour each. They were not stressful at all.

Hey everyone! Just mailed my $1K so looks like I'll be joining you next year :-). The only reasons I wouldn't would be: 1. I get accepted to USUHS (since I'm in the military, this is my #1) 2. Someone else blows me away enough to sacrifice a thousand bucks. I've got interviews coming up at VCOM, DMU, AZCOM, USUHS, and ETSU (MD school). Anyone interview at any of these? If so, what was your impression compared to KCUMB? I'll find out soon enough, but I'm just trying to get a sneak preview. Thanks!

I was accepted to AZCOM and KCUMB and chose KCUMB (UHS). AZCOM was nice in general but I didn't like their curriculum as well as KCUMB's systems based approach and I also did not like their rotations set up as well. They have a unique way of doing rotations that you will be explained when you get there. Just a personal opinion though. AZ is pretty cool though. KC weather not so good.

You'll start at 8 and have classes till 12 most days. Thats followed by labs in the afternoon. All labs are usually only an hour long except for opp and anatomy.

dont you sometimes have tests a little earlier??

CT is also good when anatomy rolls around. Anytime you have free time you can just walk across the street to the anatomy lab. Same goes for path slides. Oh and when you have a big block of free time between classes you can just walk back home.

yea i heard about that, how late do ppl stay/go back to go over that stuff??

dont you sometimes have tests a little earlier??

Most of your "quizes" will be at 7 AM. Finals are usually in the afternoon.



yea i heard about that, how late do ppl stay/go back to go over that stuff??

Can't speak for everyone but theres been times in the last semester that I would go to the lab at 9 or 10 at night.

You'll start at 8 and have classes till 12 most days. Thats followed by labs in the afternoon. All labs are usually only an hour long except for opp and anatomy.

Awesome, thanks for the info! :thumbup: How long are the opp and anatomy labs and how often do they meet in your first year?

OPP lab is three hours and meets weekly. Anatomy is 4 hours (I think) and is once a week although in some sections you will not have it every week and in other sections you will not have anatomy lab at all.

Stopped by to see what's new. Congrats to all of the new KCUMBers and good luck to everyone else. Everyone have a Merry Christmas. About seven months to class starts. It is sneaking up.

Hello everyone! I am in for 2009. It feels great! My other interviews will be so different. I have to make up my mind about KCUMB by mid-Jan. - Give me the top 5 about KCUMB with explanations... I need help!!!! thanks -

hey does anyone have a link to a schedule, or can tell me what the schedule is like? Start? Out by?

hey does anyone have a link to a schedule, or can tell me what the schedule is like? Start? Out by?

please see post #129 in this thread... :rolleyes:

Thanks Cooldreams, I tried a search but didn't find it, I guess I should have just scrolled thru. ;)

Thanks Cooldreams, I tried a search but didn't find it, I guess I should have just scrolled thru. ;)

not a problem.

are you having troubles deciding now on what school? ive never seen nsu, what does it have going for it in your eyes??

not a problem.

are you having troubles deciding now on what school? ive never seen nsu, what does it have going for it in your eyes??

Come on Doc 2b, that is an easy decision. JOIN US!! You know you want to :thumbup:

not a problem.

are you having troubles deciding now on what school? ive never seen nsu, what does it have going for it in your eyes??
A couple of things, weather excluded. 5 wks for board prep after 2nd year. Multi-health professions, dental, pharmacy, PA, and optometry = more social opportunities when time permits. On the flip side I can find as many things that I like about KCUMB. :scared:

Doc 2 B,

if you're having trouble deciding between the two places, listen to your instincts. Go where you feel most comfortable because that is where you will learn best. For me it was KCUMB. The environment was the biggest plus, supportive and friendly classmates really made medical school more tolerable. Kansas City is a great town too. Do look into what happens third and fourth year for rotations-that's important. Some people like the option of going elsewhere for your third year rotations, others might not. It's amazing to see the positive changes on campus over the last 4 years. Make sure the other school is also headed in the right direction also. Good luck all.

KCUMB 2005

just wanted to say good luck! I am a 3rd year from KCUMB - and let me say that I have been very impressed with how well they have prepared me for rotations! :)

just wanted to say good luck! I am a 3rd year from KCUMB - and let me say that I have been very impressed with how well they have prepared me for rotations! :)

hey thanks for the input. i was wondering if you could also fill us in on how much time you have to study for the COMLEX and USMLE ?? does KCUMB give you extra time??

The Paseo bridge is the bridge that is going to be shut down for about a year (that was the last estimate they had). I would say that living north of the river is risky, a lot of traffic comes across that bridge every day and once it gets shut down traffic on the other two bridges that are close will be crazy. My recommendation would be to live at CT, downtown, Westport, Plaza, or on the Kansas side. I personally live downtown at SoHo lofts and on a bad day it takes me 5 minutes to get to school.

Dre_rae
KCUMB 2008

How about this lovely weather!! Gotta love KC!

couple of questions for everyone..

1) the power at the place i work at goes off a lot, but it is in a similar neighborhood as kcumb and ct apartments... does anyone know how often if ever the power goes out in those places?? are they on generator???

2) has anyone gotten any new paperwork from kcumb yet?? just wondering...

have a great week.

couple of questions for everyone..

1) the power at the place i work at goes off a lot, but it is in a similar neighborhood as kcumb and ct apartments... does anyone know how often if ever the power goes out in those places?? are they on generator???

2) has anyone gotten any new paperwork from kcumb yet?? just wondering...

have a great week.

1. My power goes out all the time, but I live in Platte City so that is not relavant to your question :)

2. I received some physical and immunization forms from KCUMB but that's it.

3. Did you create that website yourself or is it someone else's from KCUMB (the one in your sig).

i did the website. i did everything you see there in about 3 hours last night! so its not that great and is missing a ton of stuff... mostly it was just to get it up and running off my comp and see what sort of firewall/router hassles i would have to get passed...

if you have any suggestions let me know... i plan to break up the main page into a directory sorta, with half going to medicine/kcumb and the other about religion because i am also very interested in that, but i realize not everyone is...

Its a pretty cool site, I just didn't know who was affilited with it you know (like the CMDA club on campus or something). Speaking of, what organizations do you plan on joining. I am guessing CMDA and the EM club.

Its a pretty cool site, I just didn't know who was affilited with it you know (like the CMDA club on campus or something). Speaking of, what organizations do you plan on joining. I am guessing CMDA and the EM club.

:p you got it!

i also want to get into soma, and possiblly a FP club and a surgery club. im still interested in those a lot. i would rather not be in too many so that i can actually have some time to do something in the clubs... but ive heard of ppl being in like 10 -20 or more...

:p you got it!

i also want to get into soma, and possiblly a FP club and a surgery club. im still interested in those a lot. i would rather not be in too many so that i can actually have some time to do something in the clubs... but ive heard of ppl being in like 10 -20 or more...

Man that seems like I ton!! I wouldn't imagine that someone would have time for 10-20! I am planning on three tops, CMDA, FP club, and peds club (maybe DOcare, depending on whether CMDA is going on a mission trip).

YEA!! I guess I will be headed for KC soon!! Does anyone know about stuff to get before school... my family was asking me if I needed a new computer or a PDA or anything... I have know idea about this kinda stuff...

YEA!! I guess I will be headed for KC soon!! Does anyone know about stuff to get before school... my family was asking me if I needed a new computer or a PDA or anything... I have know idea about this kinda stuff...

hey congrats! im sure you will really enjoy it here.

im not sure about the pda or computer, i think the pda is not really needed until 3rd and 4th yrs, so id hold off on getting that because the technology will seriously improve in 2 years. i think you are supposed to have a computer of some sort - at least they gave an allowance for one before. im going to try to have a laptop ready to go because i know they are pushing to go in the direction of wireless internet on campus so they may end up requiring them for some class or something... dunno ...

Hey everyone...congrats on acceptance...I'm actually in the class that's leaving when you guys get there, but thought I'd chime in on a couple of things. First, it's possible to be in 10-20 clubs...but a)you'll get fat and b) you won't have time to be REALLY involved in that many. I was in like 6 or 7 I can't remember, but was only "involved" in a couple. If you decided to be active in all of them...thats a lot. There were meetings every week in something and probably a couple a week.
Second, they're closing the Paseo bridge? That sucks. When are they doing that? I lived North of the river, so that would have sucked big time for me. If anyone has questions, go ahead and ask or send me a message. Good luck all. :thumbup:

yea i have a few questions if you have time. i know a lot about the school and first 2 yrs i think, but i am nearly clueless on 3rd and 4th yrs... what are they like, how do you get setup, can you goto any site you want to? was it hard finding a place to stay at?

also, since you are graduating, what does everything out there look like for graduating DO's? any tips on stuff to do in the first few yrs to prepare for the later years and getting into a residency of choice??

thanks! have a nice weekend...

Hello classmates! I was accepted back in September or early October sometime and made my decision shortly after cuz there really isn't any other choice than KCUMB! :) I just have not been very on task with saying hello. Sorry bout that! I look forward to meeting all of you! Woo hoo for members planning to be in CMDA!

hey great to hear, another prospective CMDA'er hehe... hey, about 199 more days to go....

hey great to hear, another prospective CMDA'er hehe... hey, about 199 more days to go....

Hey, the site is looking good cooldreams :thumbup:

Hello classmates! I was accepted back in September or early October sometime and made my decision shortly after cuz there really isn't any other choice than KCUMB! :) I just have not been very on task with saying hello. Sorry bout that! I look forward to meeting all of you! Woo hoo for members planning to be in CMDA!

Good to hear from you, welcome to the family :laugh: Our medical school journey is drawing closer and closer. Does anyone else feel like the time is flying?

Good to hear from you, welcome to the family :laugh: Our medical school journey is drawing closer and closer. Does anyone else feel like the time is flying?

man, no not at all... at first it didnt seem bad at all, but now it feels like the time is slowing down :p

i guess im just really looking forward to it, kcumb is a really awesome school. have you guys been there lately?

man, no not at all... at first it didnt seem bad at all, but now it feels like the time is slowing down :p

i guess im just really looking forward to it, kcumb is a really awesome school. have you guys been there lately?

I was there two weeks ago to talk with the admin, and I am going this week to buy a shirt or something.

You still work full time don't you. I bet that is why time is slow for you, it would be for me too.

I was there two weeks ago to talk with the admin, and I am going this week to buy a shirt or something.

You still work full time don't you. I bet that is why time is slow for you, it would be for me too.

What are you doing now until school starts? The time for me is going exceptionally slow! I am still working on the good ol' undergrad.

What are you doing now until school starts? The time for me is going exceptionally slow! I am still working on the good ol' undergrad.

I am still in undergrad as well (last semester! :thumbup: ). That's weird, this year is flying for me.

I am still in undergrad as well (last semester! :thumbup: ). That's weird, this year is flying for me.

im working about 55-60 hrs a week and takin a few classes and playing around on that website... yay... :rolleyes:

I am still in undergrad as well (last semester! :thumbup: ). That's weird, this year is flying for me.

After suffering through my first full day of labs, I must take back my previous comments. I fear I am in for a loooong semester. :thumbdown

Cooldreams, I think it's great that you're already committed to your class and trying to keep everyone informed. I can tell you're very excited to start medical school at KCUMB....keep up that attitude!

I just thought I'd tell you of an opportunity for you and your webpage. Some classes use an internet website run by a student for Notepool. Students subscribing to notepool get a username and password so that they can access the notes online. This way you can print out only the ones you want and they stay in a perfectly chronological order. It really wouldn't be too hard for you to do that if you'd like for the next two years. The student who takes notes for notepool puts them on to a word document using a template. You would just organize the word documents onto your website...if that made any sense.

Anyway, I just thought that would be a good way for you to get involved and really continue your website for the future. Other than that just inform students of deadlines, events, etc. You're doing great!

Hello classmates! I was accepted back in September or early October sometime and made my decision shortly after cuz there really isn't any other choice than KCUMB! :) I just have not been very on task with saying hello. Sorry bout that! I look forward to meeting all of you! Woo hoo for members planning to be in CMDA!

I'm another one planning on joining CMDA. Good deal. Time is flying for me. I worked as a computer programmer for 6 years and then decided on my dream of medical school. I've deferred for 2 years now!! So I definately am getting anxious to go. The first year I deferred to have my baby boy (18 months) and second year to accept that scholarship. I've been a stay-at-home mom for the last year and a half, so this is going to be a huge change for me. Can't wait to meet you all! I haven't received anything from school yet either, but I think they usually start sending stuff in Feb or March. I live here in KC and I can't tell you how many great things I hear about KCUMB. If you mention it to anyone in healthcare, they always give it props for being a great program.

To answer the questions by cooldreams...
I am not doing the Osteopathic match. I'm doing family medicine and the COMLEX is just fine...If you want to something more competative and do allopathic match...then you may need the USMLE. That wasn't really one of the questions, but I chimed in. Now, as far as 3rd and 4th year goes, we had a "mini match" to figure out where we went for 3rd year. Because there are too many students per number of spots in KC, there are agreements with a bunch of hospitals all over...so you may end up close to "home" for 3rd year. 4th year you set up yourself...it sounds a lot harder than it really is. You can do whatever you want whereever you want (just about). The only requirements are Cardiology, ER, and rural/underserved medicine. Otherwise whatever you shedule should fill all the "requirements". Everyone is assigned someone at school in the clinical education department. They help you through all this so not a problem.
Second part...truely the most important part of getting into a residency (at least primary care...can't answer for Derm and such) is LOR's. If you get good letters, the directors can see that you aren't a moron. That's the most important...can they work with you for 3 or more years. Seconly I would add that a decent personal statement may help also. I was asked questions directly from my statement during interviews. The most important part about interviews? BE YOURSELF. As we all know it's not as easy as it sounds, but the only time I was nervous throughout the entire interview process was before my first interview. I interviewed with the program director and didn't know what to expect...would he grill me about my poor grade in this...or my crap board scores...NEGATIVE. He crossed his legs, clasped his hands together put them behind his head and leaned back in his chair...said "what do you want to know?". Then we just talked. They were all pretty much like that. Family med is a get to know ya kind of field. Like I said, I've heard stories about surgery interviews asking about glycolysis and garbage...but I'm not the one for asking that. Hope this helps you for future use. Let me know if there's anything else. :thumbup:

Wow, this thread has gotten long in my absence.

questions questions:

1) Has anyone received any corespondance from KCUMB lately?
2) OMM is a hands on body experience. What about chubby people like myself, am I going to be a freak in class? :rolleyes: I know, stupid question, but I just do not want people freaking out when they touch my fat-ness.
3) Does everyone know where they are staying?

Take care guys! :thumbup:

Wow, this thread has gotten long in my absence.

questions questions:

1) Has anyone received any corespondance from KCUMB lately?
2) OMM is a hands on body experience. What about chubby people like myself, am I going to be a freak in class? :rolleyes: I know, stupid question, but I just do not want people freaking out when they touch my fat-ness.
3) Does everyone know where they are staying?

Take care guys! :thumbup:
(1)Haven't received much other than a reminder that I owe them ANOTHER $1K by March 15.
(2)As for your supposed "fat-ness," anyone with a professional attitude and demeanor shouldn't care. So don't stress!! None of us has a perfect body.
(3)Do you mean for the interview or long term attending the school? For interview, I would recommend the two hotels with the shuttle to the school. Long term, CT looks pretty good as far as apartments go, i.e., if class starts at 0800 you can wake up at 0730, shower, grab a bagel and coffee, and still arrive with time to spare.

(1)Haven't received much other than a reminder that I owe them ANOTHER $1K by March 15.
(2)As for your supposed "fat-ness," anyone with a professional attitude and demeanor shouldn't care. So don't stress!! None of us has a perfect body.
(3)Do you mean for the interview or long term attending the school? For interview, I would recommend the two hotels with the shuttle to the school. Long term, CT looks pretty good as far as apartments go, i.e., if class starts at 0800 you can wake up at 0730, shower, grab a bagel and coffee, and still arrive with time to spare.
Just recieved some financial aid info today.

ditto that.... the time is getting closer! yay :D

Finally,

After losing a LOR 3 times in the mail or in the Admin office and losing a faxed version a fourth time, I finally got the application completed. I had to call admissions tell them the fax was coming, have my boss fax the LOR--again-- and call admissions again to make sure they got it in my record and annotated it as complete.

After 3 months of waiting for 1 LOR to get there, I get an interview on Feb 15th.

I visited the school last year when my wife interviewed (and was accepted) so I know the school layout and such. Would be cool to hook up w/ cooldreams while we are there.

Will they have a problem with lugging a 9 week old baby on the tour?

K

i doubt they would mind, that is one of the great things about kcumb, they really try to encourage the family atmosphere. i remember them even saying how family should be number 1 in your life. what other schools would say that? how awesome... congrats on your 9 week old! hehe you should probablly call and ask though incase of some sort of special accomidations or something for being so young.

is your wife in classes now or defer or something?

I'm addicted to running. Anyone at KCUMB know if there are parks or trails nearby to the school that used by runners/joggers? Or indoor gyms with tracks and/or an array of treadmills?

Some people in my class would get together and run in the neighborhood/park that is near the school. Never go alone. I think it's the part of KC that inspired the t.v. show "Cops".

I'm addicted to running. Anyone at KCUMB know if there are parks or trails nearby to the school that used by runners/joggers? Or indoor gyms with tracks and/or an array of treadmills?

The school has a gym in the SEP and if you live in CT there is a 24 hour gym.

It's great to see all the enthusiasm on this message board. I can remember the anticipation of waiting for school to start. Now I'm on the flipside and can't wait for school to be over and residency to begin. If you're willing to work, you will get an excellent education at KCUMB.

The reason I'm posting is because I'm planning to put my condo/townhouse on the market in the next month and many of you are probably beginning to look for housing.

It's a two story, 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom, 1258 sq ft, fireplace, single car garage, only 4 years old, asking 100K.

It's part of a home owners association so they do all of the lawn care and upkeep of the exterior of the building. (you don't have time for mowing the lawn during your first 2 years)

It's located in a new suburban community, a city park 1 block away, in a top school system, with a new elementary school 2 blocks away.

I'm not trying to turn this board into an advertising service, so I'll stop there. If you might be interested, give me a PM with an email address and I'll send you a longer description with pictures. Thanks and good luck in the future. I'll be glad to answer any other questions you may have as well.

i doubt they would mind, that is one of the great things about kcumb, they really try to encourage the family atmosphere. i remember them even saying how family should be number 1 in your life. what other schools would say that? how awesome... congrats on your 9 week old! hehe you should probablly call and ask though incase of some sort of special accomidations or something for being so young.

is your wife in classes now or defer or something?


My wife was accepted for 2004, but deferred a year so the baby would be a little older and we could possibly be in the same class. Unfortunately she requested and was granted a deferral before the scholarships were offered.

My wife was accepted for 2004, but deferred a year so the baby would be a little older and we could possibly be in the same class. Unfortunately she requested and was granted a deferral before the scholarships were offered.

that sucks. but it would seem she got something much nicer out of the deal. you two will be going to school together and you have new child. very cool.

:thumbup:

oh and today marks about 180 days left :clap: - about a half year

How is everybody? Had a quick question about scrubs. Is there a certain color we have to buy? Do we have to get them from KCUMB? Not sure and wanted to start buying some here. I have yet to get anything from KCUMB yet. I guess it will be coming shortly. Everyone enjoy the next few months.

It is good to see this site up and going. I am new to SDN and it seems great. I was accepted a few months ago to KCUMB and I was wondering if any of you are getting the "self evaluation CD for use/study over teh summer"? I don't know if this is to get 50 bucks or it is useful. I was just curious. Also, what organizations have you heard are good and what about sports there?

A guy from Dallas

N.O. Shane: The scrubs just have to be a solid color, any color. You do not have to get them from the school, so go ahead and start buying them if you can get a good deal. Most students wear scrubs 90% of the time so you'll need quite a few.

Congratulations again to all of you who have been accepted.

I think the next 6 months are going to CRAWL by for me. i absolutely am losing my mind working in a cube and cannot wait to get back in the classroom setting. i'm sure those that are coming straight from undergrad dont feel this way, but believe me- school is the BEST! i cant wait to study something i enjoy (versus being a corporate slave), meet awesome people, get re-addicted to caffeine, etc.


i type ALL day at my job. and my worst repeating nightmare is that when i finally get to medical school and start my first day of class, i don't remember how to hold a PEN. and therefore not only do i look like an idiot but i cant take notes.
i'm such a geek!

Later guys~

Aida
KCUMB, class of 2009

That is what I thought, but never got a definate answer.

May I reccommend not doing anything over the summer before you come!!!
Foundations of medicine is like all of your basic undergrad sciences torn down to the most important stuff and compressed into 6 weeks. If you come in fresh and ready to take it then the better. If you have spent the last few months trying to be a gunner, then you will regret it. Go on vacation, get married, have kids, raise kids whatever. Just don't waste your second to last carefree summer with anything but family and friends!!!! Same goes for 1st year summer, JUST HAVE FUN!!!

Vanessa
Class of 2007

Congratulations to everyone in the incoming class.

I am a current first year HPSP students (Navy). There are about 25-30 HPSP students in each class. We have 8 Navy, 10 Army, and 5-6 Airforce in the first year class. There is a lot of good information in the Military Medicine Section below, but I can answer your questions or anyone else's that are KCUMB HPSP specific. During the school year you cannot tell us from any
other student. Either before or after your first year you would do Officer Basic/Training/Candidacy for your 45 days. Every year after would be 45 days of paid clerkship rotations at a military hospital.
I can give more info to anyone, just PM me.

The gym you are talking about is North Kansas City Community Center. It's awesome. Check out the web site at www.nkccc.org.

Someone else can address the room mate match, I live in Kansas City (North).

To prepare for school, I would just enjoy your free time as much as possible. Again congratulations.

Thanks for the link on the gym. Great looking gym but it does not look from an Internet map that it is only blocks from the school. Looks like it is across the river/bridge. How many minutes auto commute is this from KCUMB? Is there a gym closer with a track?

Wow. You guys seem pretty excited about going to KCUMB. Does anyone know if they are still interviewing and handing out acceptances? I mailed in my secondary a few days ago and hope that I may have a chance.

of course we are excited, this is a really great school, and it was an honor to get accepted.

ive heard of people being accepted even up to a a few weeks before the start date. if you want to go there, make sure they know you want to go there.

Hello KCUMB classmates,

Name: Trent Stephenson
college: SMU (Southern Methodist University) in Dallas
Major: Marketing
Interesting fact: I was the kicker on the football team in college

Good call on the intros ams8855. I always see people posting and would love to know more about them. Here goes, although I've probably said these things somewhere before in this thread :)

Heather
29 yrs old
ex- computer programmer
mother of an 18 month old perfect baby boy ;)
intesting fact: I was supposed to be in the class of 2007 but deferred for 2 yrs., man I'm not gettin any younger here
Kansas City native, own a home here with my hubbie, go Chiefs!

but in the spirit of being like everyone else :D

Name: Jason
Age: 24
From: Kansas City ... spent a while down by jefferson city... i actually saw a cow... im so happy now... ;)
Major: double e
Interested In: emergency medicine
Random Factiod: i run my own computer service business

man all of this talk about football... i guess i should actually watch it and learn about it sometime... isnt there some super-bowl thing soon?? :D

ima lemming.

Who: Matthew Bradley Howard Aka mr. wonderful
Where: Kansas City
How: im not telling you that, i think we cover reproduction in the first couple of weeks
What: thats complicated, St Luke's Hospital EICU IA, painter, drinker, lover, ya right, streaker, professional jackass, photographer, mind reader (you are thinking of the number 2), soon to be med student.
Why: why not

enjoy the smell of sight.

you forgot "when"...


dah... stupid science and math majors.... hmmm wait a minute.... :D

i didnt forget i dont believe in time

Linsey Ray
From Nebraska...the U...go Huskers!...hopefully next year is a lil' better. :)
Major: Nutritional Science
22
Everyone should visit New Zealand. I got to spend most of last summer there doing mission work. It is incredible!

I have been accepted to KCUMB!! So the class of 2009 will have an old married couple with a baby...

Now the hard part begins... finding a house...

We can't wait to meet the rest of the class in a few months..

Keith/Mindy

I guess I will introduce my self as well.

Name: Keith
Age: 32
From: Norfolk, NE originally, now I live in Portland, OR
Major: Nuclear Engineering Technology (75% done w/ EE as well)
Interested In: Anesthesia, Radiology
Random Factiod: I run a computer service business as well.

I will let Mindy introduce herself late :)

Hey all,

My name is Todd, I was accepted last year but deferred. I also have children…four to be exact.
We live at the “Province of Briarcliff” on Vivion Rd. Issues have been raised about the Paseo bridge. Later this year it is to go under maintenance, reportedly for 6 months. There are detours but if the 6 month time frame is a concern you may want to stay south, or pick a location that has alternate routes close by. This is one of the reasons we picked the “Province” since Vivion rd has other routes still within 10-12 min from the school.

Some advice to everyone from out of town: Save some time and money and contact Michelle at "Relocation Central" (800-569-3506 or 816-222-0047). Michelle is great to work with and the service is absolutely FREE to you. We had lived about 2 hrs from KC before we moved up here and after spending a day with Michelle decided that maybe she hadn't shown us everything we would want to look at. I spent another 4 days looking (my wife and I) and discovered she did a very good job only showing us what we would be interested in. We ended up going with a place she had shown us. You can tell Michelle that Todd recommended her. Either way...don't waste your time if you are from out of town and looking for a home/apt. here in KC.

I look forward to starting class with all of you.

Todd

Hey all,

My name is Todd, I was accepted last year but deferred. I also have children…four to be exact.
We live at the “Province of Briarcliff” on Vivion Rd. Issues have been raised about the Paseo bridge. Later this year it is to go under maintenance, reportedly for 6 months. There are detours but if the 6 month time frame is a concern you may want to stay south, or pick a location that has alternate routes close by. This is one of the reasons we picked the “Province” since Vivion rd has other routes still within 10-12 min from the school.

Some advice to everyone from out of town: Save some time and money and contact Michelle at "Relocation Central" (800-569-3506 or 816-222-0047). Michelle is great to work with and the service is absolutely FREE to you. We had lived about 2 hrs from KC before we moved up here and after spending a day with Michelle decided that maybe she hadn't shown us everything we would want to look at. I spent another 4 days looking (my wife and I) and discovered she did a very good job only showing us what we would be interested in. We ended up going with a place she had shown us. You can tell Michelle that Todd recommended her. Either way...don't waste your time if you are from out of town and looking for a home/apt. here in KC.

I look forward to starting class with all of you.

Todd


I am not familiar with Kansas City. I have only been there for about 22 hours for my interview. I have heard that the plaza is awesome but will this construction get in the way of living there? Would the plaza be an annoying drive even if there was no construction?

the construction is much north of the plaza so i doubt it would get in the way alone, however there is a lot of other construction going on (though still appears that none is in the way at the present time). i think that the plaza is one of the better drives in kansas city, just take your time when you are there if it is crowded...

Hey all,
Congrats on your acceptances and welcome here... Before I forget to do this, I wanted to pass down a few tidbits... First of all, when you come here next year, they will undoubtedly try to make things pretty tough-sounding. You'll be required to have equipment and books that even my class has never heard of or bothered to purchase, and they've toughened up with my class A LOT. We've had some threats of having to buy books that are "required' and we'd be sent home if we didn't have them in class. Do yourself a favor...follow these:
1. Do NOT buy the big 120dollar OPP book...buy DiGiovanni little book. Both are required, but the only one that you should buy, IF you buy either one of them, is the DiGiovanni. It's also on reserve at the library so you can photocopy the few needed pages easily.

2. Do NOT join Notepool--it will be a huge waste of 50bucks. It's completely pointless. Why? Because there are people in the class that diligently send out lecture summaries to the whole class every day. Because spending 50bucks JUST in case you'll miss a class someday, and just in case something is said in class that's important that you might miss... 50$ can bespent in much better ways than that.

3. Do NOT freak out about everything....there's no reason. Yes, medschool is tough, yes, there is NO END to studying, but you will learn the information whether you pull your hair out and study day and night or whether you just do what you need to do--to do ok. You will become a doctor, you will learn all this info once during the particular section, again for the section final, again sometime during the year in other sections, again at the end of the year for the cum. exam, again for shelf final at the end of the year, again for your boards 2nd year, again prior to your rotations and during your rotations, again for your 2nd step boards, etc etc. You will know it. KCUMB is a good school, and they will make sure that you know it. What matters is how you chose to learn it...the sane way or the rip your hair out way.
Good luck
Please let me know if you have any questions

2. Do NOT join Notepool--it will be a huge waste of 50bucks. It's completely pointless. Why? Because there are people in the class that diligently send out lecture summaries to the whole class every day. Because spending 50bucks JUST in case you'll miss a class someday, and just in case something is said in class that's important that you might miss... 50$ can bespent in much better ways than that.



With my class, the notepool fee was refunded at the end of 2nd year. Do they still do this?

Actually I had no idea that they did that...hopefully they do that with my class as well.

With my class, the notepool fee was refunded at the end of 2nd year. Do they still do this?

Wow. This thread is alive and bumping. I haven't visited since I first posted on the first page, but I'm glad I came back. I just read through the entire thread and it has some GREAT information. :thumbsup:

Well, here's my information:
Name: Teena
college: Texas A&M University
Major: BS-Biomedical Science, MPH-Epidemiology
Interesting fact: I have nothing to do until classes start, so I've been a bum and taking it easy.

Now, for my questions if anyone can help:
1.) Is there any place that is somewhat close (besides Century Towers) that is a decent place to live? How much do most places cost for a one br?
2.) Is anyone getting a roommate?
3.) What are the computer requirements? I have a desktop PC, but would it be better to get a new laptop since there is talk about wireless internet at the school?
4.) What about health insurance? Do students need to look for their own or are there options with the school? What is the health insurance Budget Adjustment?
5.) Great job with the list of books we need and don't need. Can anyone recommend more of those?
6.) How bad does the weather get in the winters? I'm from TX and cannot comprehend snow. I went to the SDN meet in NYC this past January and almost died b/c of the freezing cold and driving/walking through the snow was horrible during the big thunderstorm. Will it get so bad in KC?
7.) When is everyone moving? Anyone want to get together for a pre-orientation meet up?

Whew. Lots of questions. Anyway, glad to know that there are a bunch of enthusiasts out there and I'm looking forward to meeting you all.

i am actually in talks with ct to get in a little bit early so i can get all setup and not be in a big rush just before classes start. it seems that if you work with them early on, things can happen.

i had actually bought already all of the books off the list from last year... i wonder how many will be used for this year... :rolleyes:

I will be going to KCUMB this fall and currently live and work in Kansas City near downtown. The construction mentioned above that will be going on is with the Paseo Bridge on I-35 (which is also I-29 and Highway 71). This is one of the major bridges across the Missouri River and also a major artery leading into downtown. They are completely shutting it down for six months starting in May and redirecting traffic to a couple of the other bridges in the area, specifically the Heart of America Bridge just to the west. This is going to be a major pain because around 100,000 cars travel across this bridge to go downtown every day and the route they are using as a detour does not have the infrastructure to accommodate that kind of traffic flow in my opinion. The bridge was shut down for about a month a year and a half ago and it wasn't very pleasant. However, they will probably have it back open by October, so if you don't mind dealing with a headache and being stuck in traffic for your first few months of medical school, live north of the river, otherwise, find someplace to the south of the river. I have attached part of an article as well as a link to it below. I was just going to paste a link, but the Star requires you to create an account to view the entire article. Also, here is a map of the area in question:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=64105&ll=39.111694%2C-94.573234&spn=0.034241%2C0.058375


NKC plans on heavy traffic
By MIKE RICE
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascitystar/news/local/states/missouri/counties/platte_county/10963339.htm
The Kansas City Star

At a recent North Kansas City Council meeting, a councilman predicted that Police Chief Glenn Ladd would have a lot more gray hair by the end of the year.

That's because many of the estimated 95,000 motorists crossing the Paseo Bridge daily probably will be detouring through North Kansas City when the bridge is closed for more than six months for rehabilitation work.

Police, however, have recommended a detour route that they hope will move the heavy traffic flow after the bridge closes May 2.

Southbound vehicles on Interstate 35/29 would exit westbound on Armour Road, then turn south on Iron Street, then west on 12th Avenue. From 12th Avenue, they would turn south on Burlington Street, which connects to the Heart of America Bridge.

The detour would keep the traffic out of the business district along Armour Road, where the road is reduced to two lanes to accommodate on-street parking.

EMT? That is cool. Always thought that was cool... im actually right now hoping to do a little part time work in a pharmacy. What is something docs are notorious for?? Their prescriptions!! Maybe in doing this, I might gain some insight in allowing for better communication in this area. Patients actually die from being given misread meds. That is ridiculous, so preventable...

I worked at a pharmacy throughout highschool, and it really does help. Try to be a technician if you can, you'll learn more.

Good luck!

passing the 150 days left mark...

has anyone gotten anything recently from the school?

l8rs

passing the 150 days left mark...

has anyone gotten anything recently from the school?

l8rs
I've received a reminder to pay the rest of the deposit :) , a big packet of scholarship info, and some paperwork for physical/immunization results. As far as any official matriculation agreement or anything like that, zip....

hey cooldreams, i appreciate you putting together the KCUMB website but i had a random comment. you mentioned that we could let you know if we had anything to add. well, it mentions that we are supossed to be getting hepatitis C vaccines. there actually isn't vaccine for hepC, only A and B. i'm sure it was just a misprint but i thought i would let you know!! have a great day!

hey cooldreams, i appreciate you putting together the KCUMB website but i had a random comment. you mentioned that we could let you know if we had anything to add. well, it mentions that we are supossed to be getting hepatitis C vaccines. there actually isn't vaccine for hepC, only A and B. i'm sure it was just a misprint but i thought i would let you know!! have a great day!

haha... oops... sounds like that joke where the doc walks into a classroom full of premeds and asks who has their hep a, they all raise their hands real fast, then hep b, again they raise, and then he asks hep c and a couple still raise real fast... or something like that... lol...

thanks!

Hey guys, does anyone know the official start date for school??? I know it's usually the first week of August for orientation..didn't know if that was set in stone though. I also got a packet of scholarship info but that's it so far.

Hey guys, does anyone know the official start date for school??? I know it's usually the first week of August for orientation..didn't know if that was set in stone though. I also got a packet of scholarship info but that's it so far.

Well...orientation is Aug. 8th-12th. Classes start the 15th. I am pretty sure this is right...at least that's what I wrote down and that's what I am planning on. :)

Well...orientation is Aug. 8th-12th. Classes start the 15th. I am pretty sure this is right...at least that's what I wrote down and that's what I am planning on. :)

Hi guys, just found this thread. Your first week will be all orientation. It's an amazingly well organized week, and you'll be treated like royalty. The first day or two you’ll get a lot of presentations and you’ll be completely overwhelmed. You’ll say to the people sitting next to you “can you BELIEVE we’re in medical school??!!!” about 400 times. Be sure to dress very nicely the first day since you’ll have your official photo taken. There always seems to be one or two people in a tank top and cutoffs. Don’t be one of those few :scared:

We did a community project, which was a really easy way to get to know each other, and then they had a big cookout for us at a Royals game. It was all free. The highlight of that first week is the white coating ceremony and the reception afterwards. The ceremony is a very formal event and you’ll get your white coat! It’s a beautiful ceremony, and afterwards, they have a big feast and free bar for you at a nearby hotel. Trust me, you’ll know you came to the right school after that first week is over, and plus you will have met quite a few of your classmates so that first day of class, at least some faces will be familiar. :cool:

They put a ton of work into that first week. I was so impressed!

Hey all,
Congrats on your acceptances and welcome here... Before I forget to do this, I wanted to pass down a few tidbits... First of all, when you come here next year, they will undoubtedly try to make things pretty tough-sounding. You'll be required to have equipment and books that even my class has never heard of or bothered to purchase, and they've toughened up with my class A LOT. We've had some threats of having to buy books that are "required' and we'd be sent home if we didn't have them in class. Do yourself a favor...follow these:
1. Do NOT buy the big 120dollar OPP book...buy DiGiovanni little book. Both are required, but the only one that you should buy, IF you buy either one of them, is the DiGiovanni. It's also on reserve at the library so you can photocopy the few needed pages easily.

2. Do NOT join Notepool--it will be a huge waste of 50bucks. It's completely pointless. Why? Because there are people in the class that diligently send out lecture summaries to the whole class every day. Because spending 50bucks JUST in case you'll miss a class someday, and just in case something is said in class that's important that you might miss... 50$ can bespent in much better ways than that.

3. Do NOT freak out about everything....there's no reason. Yes, medschool is tough, yes, there is NO END to studying, but you will learn the information whether you pull your hair out and study day and night or whether you just do what you need to do--to do ok. You will become a doctor, you will learn all this info once during the particular section, again for the section final, again sometime during the year in other sections, again at the end of the year for the cum. exam, again for shelf final at the end of the year, again for your boards 2nd year, again prior to your rotations and during your rotations, again for your 2nd step boards, etc etc. You will know it. KCUMB is a good school, and they will make sure that you know it. What matters is how you chose to learn it...the sane way or the rip your hair out way.
Good luck
Please let me know if you have any questions

He's sure right about notepool. I would save your money. Our class has 4 or 5 people who regularly type up summaries and e-mail them to the entire class. Everybody (well, almost everybody) is really willing to help each other, which sure makes it easier.

Also, you'll have all kinds of advice about what to buy and what not to buy as far as books go, but I'd say wait before you buy any book, but when you decide you MAY need one, then BUY it. Don't be afraid to spend $100 on a book that will help you. You will definitely earn another $100 eventually.

Books I found very helpfull:

-DiGiovonna's OMM book
-a good physiology book
-an embryology book (or just get the BRS review one)
-an EKG book (everybody will swear by Dubin, but I got the other one, Clinical Electrocardiography by Goldberger, after I saw a friend's. Everybody else who has seen mine has gone out and bought it, putting Dubin on a shelf somewhere. Dubin was also in prison for underage sex stuff and possessing child porn, so I don't want to give him any money at all.
-at least the path BRS book, but Big Robbins if you can

there are some great websites that have pictures, so I really wouldn't buy a histo book.

Also, and this is very important, be very, very careful what you say on Blackboard and whatever you do, DO NOT mass e-mail your entire class unless you are very, very careful. When you send an e-mail using the "class of 2009" option, it will also forward it several key administrators and so anything you say will be picked over carefully. We almost lost one of our classmates before class even started because of an e-mail comment. You'd think it would have been something really bad, but it never is. Somebody who reads those freaks out over nothing, and it happens a lot, so save yourself the agony! :mad:

That email comment is VERY important...I'm a 4th year and we had an incident (or 2) and it can get kinda hairy. The first week was very nice...made it an easier transition into school. I hope graduation week is as good/better for me this year!!!! :thumbup:

Hi 2009,

Congratulations! I too saw some of the comments from current students and thought I'd add my 2 cents. It's an exciting time starting, and ending, and everything in between is, well, a lot of work. But you'll make it, don't stress. Try and remember you're running a marathon not a sprint, and life gets markedly better after step I boards.

I disagree with the comments about notepool. In my experience $50.00 is cheap to have an extra set of notes on hand for the year. Granted, it's dependent on who's doing the notes, how organized your class is with Notepool, and it will never be error proof-- but when it comes down to the wire and you need just the highlights, or say you and your study buddy disagree on what you wrote down, or you miss class cause you're sick, you'll be wishing you had it. If their are funds left over at the end of the year, they are frequently refunded. Again, that's up to your notepool leaders. My motto has always been better safe than sorry.

Don't buy your textbooks before classes start unless they are key books that you hear over and over again that you need, like Netter's. I could have saved much more than Notepool dues, had I waited to see if I really did need the book rather than taking other people's words on it at the start.

As just mentioned, be careful with mass school emails.

UHS/KCUMB was a good choice for me, they will train you well. If I can add one last thing, enjoy orientation and continue to do class bonding stuff. It really makes med school better when you're working as a team and there is no reason not to. Especially in that respect, you made a good choice of schools.

Congrats Again!

Hi 2009,

Congratulations! I too saw some of the comments from current students and thought I'd add my 2 cents. It's an exciting time starting, and ending, and everything in between is, well, a lot of work. But you'll make it, don't stress. Try and remember you're running a marathon not a sprint, and life gets markedly better after step I boards.

I disagree with the comments about notepool. In my experience $50.00 is cheap to have an extra set of notes on hand for the year. Granted, it's dependent on who's doing the notes, how organized your class is with Notepool, and it will never be error proof-- but when it comes down to the wire and you need just the highlights, or say you and your study buddy disagree on what you wrote down, or you miss class cause you're sick, you'll be wishing you had it. If their are funds left over at the end of the year, they are frequently refunded. Again, that's up to your notepool leaders. My motto has always been better safe than sorry.

Don't buy your textbooks before classes start unless they are key books that you hear over and over again that you need, like Netter's. I could have saved much more than Notepool dues, had I waited to see if I really did need the book rather than taking other people's words on it at the start.

As just mentioned, be careful with mass school emails.

UHS/KCUMB was a good choice for me, they will train you well. If I can add one last thing, enjoy orientation and continue to do class bonding stuff. It really makes med school better when you're working as a team and there is no reason not to. Especially in that respect, you made a good choice of schools.

Congrats Again!

Oh yeah, something else I forgot to mention: When you decide where to live in Kansas City, you have quite a few options. CT is very handy since it is right across the street. A lot of students live there. It is more expensive than most any other place you can get, but what you're paying for is the convenience. The rooms are a little small, so if you need space or don't want the dormitory atmosphere, then there are many apartments complexes within 15 min of the school.

I would recommend getting a place north of the river though! KC morning traffic is atrocious, but it's not too bad if you're coming from the north. The way the Interstates are laid out makes it very hard to come in from the south. You will sit and crawl for long periods of time. All my friends who live south of the river wish they didn't. Just something to think about when you're looking for a place to live next year.

A last comment about Notepool: 2005Doc is absolutely correct about the notes, but the reason I recommended not joining Notepool is because my classmates send out notes on every lecture FOR FREE. Because of this, Notepool would have been a waste of $50 for anybody in my class. Hopefully the class of 2009 will have students who continue to do this. We often will have 2 different people send their summaries to us -- just another testimony to how great the students are at KCUMB.

Anyone know if attendance is mandatory and kept for most classes? Or is it very instructor-dependent? Any penalties for skipping class to study?

Anyone know if attendance is mandatory and kept for most classes? Or is it very instructor-dependent? Any penalties for skipping class to study?

I do not know for sure. I do know that many of the classes have some sort of policy. How typical that is, and how strictly enforced I do not know. I plan on going to as many as i possiblly can however. We only get to do this once.... well that is all the more we want to do it anyways :D

anyone big into computers? i just put together this new computer system with a dual monitor setup. I am now learning the video card i have doesnt work well with dual monitors and the game i want :(

oh and any more comments on the website would be nice. - like it, hate it, change this, add that, take the whole site down it sucks... something to that effect. thanks to all those who have helped thus far. i am planning on redoing a lot of it again here shortly.

have a great day! :cool:

Anyone know if attendance is mandatory and kept for most classes? Or is it very instructor-dependent? Any penalties for skipping class to study?

No, attendance is not required at any lecture, although it will be required for all labs (there will be a sign in sheet that is passed around). Nobody cares if you skip a class, as long as the faculty doesn’t see you coming in late or leaving early. We have 10 minute breaks between classes, and Smith Hall, which is full of study rooms, is just a few feet from the first year classroom, so lots of students skip selected classes in order to study or sleep.

Anyone know if attendance is mandatory and kept for most classes? Or is it very instructor-dependent? Any penalties for skipping class to study?

Just another comment on the whole attendance deal. Like LadyDoc said, there is no mandatory attendance policy for lectures currently in place. Congratulations to all the new members of the Class of 2009. As you will soon find out, sometimes it is better and more productive to skip certain lectures in order to get things done and either catch up or get ahead.

As far as the books, these are my recommendations:

"Big Robbins" for path
Netter's anatomy atlas
Clincial EKGs as recommended earlier (I enjoy this one better than Dubin's. To me, Dubin's dummifies everything too much)
Guyton and Hall Medical Physiology

I wouldn't buy anything else until you are here. Enjoy the summer while u can guys (and gals).

He's sure right about notepool. I would save your money. Our class has 4 or 5 people who regularly type up summaries and e-mail them to the entire class. Everybody (well, almost everybody) is really willing to help each other, which sure makes it easier.

Also, you'll have all kinds of advice about what to buy and what not to buy as far as books go, but I'd say wait before you buy any book, but when you decide you MAY need one, then BUY it. Don't be afraid to spend $100 on a book that will help you. You will definitely earn another $100 eventually.

Books I found very helpfull:

-DiGiovonna's OMM book
-a good physiology book
-an embryology book (or just get the BRS review one)
-an EKG book (everybody will swear by Dubin, but I got the other one, Clinical Electrocardiography by Goldberger, after I saw a friend's. Everybody else who has seen mine has gone out and bought it, putting Dubin on a shelf somewhere. Dubin was also in prison for underage sex stuff and possessing child porn, so I don't want to give him any money at all.
-at least the path BRS book, but Big Robbins if you can

there are some great websites that have pictures, so I really wouldn't buy a histo book.

Also, and this is very important, be very, very careful what you say on Blackboard and whatever you do, DO NOT mass e-mail your entire class unless you are very, very careful. When you send an e-mail using the "class of 2009" option, it will also forward it several key administrators and so anything you say will be picked over carefully. We almost lost one of our classmates before class even started because of an e-mail comment. You'd think it would have been something really bad, but it never is. Somebody who reads those freaks out over nothing, and it happens a lot, so save yourself the agony! :mad:

Definitely keep an eye on what you send out to the class via the school's e-mail system or post on Blackboard. "Big Brother" routinely patrols and watches everything hunting out unprofessional behavior. Keep it low key and use personal e-mail addresses of your friends to e-mail stuff.

As far as the books, these are my recommendations:

"Big Robbins" for path
Netter's anatomy atlas
Clincial EKGs as recommended earlier (I enjoy this one better than Dubin's. To me, Dubin's dummifies everything too much)
Guyton and Hall Medical Physiology

I wouldn't buy anything else until you are here. Enjoy the summer while u can guys (and gals).

Oh yeah, I forgot to put an anatomy book in my list :) You will definitely want at least one of those. I too recommend Netter's, plus you probably won't be sorry if you pick up Moore/Dally as well. I use them both, but if I only had one of them, I'd get Netters. I'd hold off on buying Netters though. During the first few weeks of school, there will be several school clubs that will give away a free Netters!

Hi guys,

I've gotten a bunch of private messages about the professionalism score card mess we have right now, so I thought I'd just post my reply here since it's SPRING BREAK and I probably won't be checking here much this week since I have family here visiting ;) I will still try to reply to each private message, but it may take a few days.

Here's what I sent to the last person who PMed me, asking me about the professionalism scorecard:


They have this girl they hired to “manage” the program, but all she really does is patrol the message board (and some suspect our school e-mail account) for anything and everything she can use to give someone a negative mark. There is really just one faculty member behind the “anti-student” trend, and that’s Dr. El-Sawi. She is in charge of student affairs and is a big player with the curriculum, so she has a lot of power and loves to throw it around. I’m not kidding – there have been 4 faculty members fired this year, all by El-Sawi, and all because they disagreed with her publicly. Avoid her like the plague. She especially hates men.

Right now there are at least 8 of my classmates who got a MAJOR lapse for making comments on Blackboard about the school’s lack of security. The comments were things like “Maybe the school can increase our loan budget to include protective body armor” and “they should get a few dingos and let them patrol the parking lot.” I’m not kidding – things like that got people a major lapse. It’s just out of control.

It shouldn’t be that bad for your class we hope. Everything else about the school is great, and as long as you just never, ever post to blackboard with your name, and never send out any mass e-mail unless you’re very, very careful, you’ll be just fine. Nobody has defined what a “major” lapse is vs. a minor lapse even, so it is really amateur hour with Dr. El-Sawi, which is pretty much par for the course with her anyway.

Please don't let the whole mess scare you -- you're coming to a great school! I am confident that Mr. Dalzel will eventually step and in make them fix the mess they've made with our class. He's one of the few people who Dr. El-Sawi can't intimidate and he always seems to have the students' best interests at heart.

LadyDoc speaks the truth gang. I am one of those elite 8 that are now being watched like hawks by the school. I will refrain from saying exactly what my comment was in order to prevent giving away my identity but it did concern the lack of security on campus.

Every school has its pros and cons though and KCUMB is no exception. The trick is to determine what school has more pros and stick with that. KCUMB has an awesome curriculum in its Genesis program which is systems based. I'm sure that everyone has heard of that. Its faculty (minus a few hardasses) are wonderful and extremely cordial to the students and also will go to great lengths in order to help you out. The education that KCUMB provides is one of the best that I have seen or heard and I am not just saying that because I am a student.

Hi guys,

I've gotten a bunch of private messages about the professionalism score card mess we have right now, so I thought I'd just post my reply here since it's SPRING BREAK and I probably won't be checking here much this week since I have family here visiting ;) I will still try to reply to each private message, but it may take a few days.

Here's what I sent to the last person who PMed me, asking me about the professionalism scorecard:




Please don't let the whole mess scare you -- you're coming to a great school! I am confident that Mr. Dalzel will eventually step and in make them fix the mess they've made with our class. He's one of the few people who Dr. El-Sawi can't intimidate and he always seems to have the students' best interests at heart.

Hello to all!

I just wanted to add my 2 cents to my fellow 2008 classmates list of tips:
Use the library on deciding which books you might want to buy (or just keep checking out), and sign up for MDConsult class (library as well)-- I found it to be very useful!

Good luck, and see you all soon!

:love: :love: :love:

Let me tell you Dalzel does NOT always have students best interest in hand. I am a graduate of UHS, it is and was a fine school. But in every school there is someone who watches you...even READS these bulletin boards. Mr. Dalzel sent me an email one day based upon a comment I made on this board. A threatening email (at least it scared me). Overall, he has been good to the school and works well as a team...but never think you are icogneto when on these boards.
Watch yourself.

Hello class of '09!! This is my first post. Just wanted to say hi to everybody. See you all in August!

I too would like to congratulate all of the members of the Class 2009! I am currently a third year and I will be one of the two OMT Fellows this school year, so I am sure I will be meeting a lot of you soon. If anyone ever has any questions what-so-ever regarding school, rotations, books, OMT, etc, please feel free to email me or PM me on here.

Yeah I too would warn you about what you say on here as well as mass emails. Things can get ugly really quick; so just be careful......enough said.

Enjoy your summer. Do not start studying early. You won't be as motivated to study because there is so much stuff you could read/memorize, that you will probably forget it anyway. There is plenty of time to study during the year.

My advice for medical school is find a study habit that works for you. There are so many different ways to learn the material. If you wish to model after someone else, that is fine but just make sure it works the best for you. It took me a good semester before I found the system that worked the best for me. And also remember, that a "B" is OK! I found this hard to swallow at first, but after my first semester, I learned that a B is pretty darn good.

Also one last piece of advice. I recommend each and every one of you to pick three things that you will not give up during medical school, no matter what; whether it be family, religion, tv shows, exercise, etc. I mean if you tried to study all hour of the day without relief, you will hate life. My three things I didn't give up were my wife and kids, working out and ER.......so no matter if I had a final Friday morning at 8am, when 9pm rolled around Thursday night, all studying stopped. Just my two cents.

Again congrats to you all. Let me know if I can do anything to help!! See you in August!

Chris Morrissey MSIII

Morrisey,
You are just in it for the vast money aren't you? Seriously, congrats on the fellowship. For those incoming, Chris will be your best friend the Saturday before OPP practicals.

Some more cents: The Paseo bridge is going to be under construction from about the time you guys start for maybe 8 months to a year. This is the main bridge to North KC and housing up north will be pretty tough until they get it done. The locals know about the other two small bridges, and traffic is likely to be awful. If they are saying 8 months it is likely to be much longer, not at all judging by the Research Building.

I bought a house about 5 min from school and it has been awesome. There are some perfectly nice areas with good neighbors not far east. I would definitely do it over again, we have had zero problems. I pay less for my mortgage than most people pay for their rent and I have a 3 bedroom house with wood floors and a nice yard and garden. Not ideal if you have kids as the schools are terrible, but for me and my wife it has been better than we expected. We are having to sell our house after only two years, but even so, I would recommend it. If you are at all thinking about it, let me know, and I can give you some pointers.

Where is everyone deciding to live? Just want to get a feel for what others are doing for their living situation.

Do the Century Towers' rooms fill up? If anyone has already lived there, what do you think of them? Is it quiet?

I might want to get a roommate, so if anyone else is thinking about it too, holler at me.

Has anyone else bought the medical terminology book they want us to study before classes start? I just ordered it online, but am not really motivated to study right now.

Ok, enough of my ramblings. Looking forward to seeing you guys.

im still searching pretty hard myself. im going to goto ct unless i can figure out how to do a few things first... but ct is not too bad.

have a great summer " ya'll " :D

Where is everyone deciding to live? Just want to get a feel for what others are doing for their living situation.

Do the Century Towers' rooms fill up? If anyone has already lived there, what do you think of them? Is it quiet?

I might want to get a roommate, so if anyone else is thinking about it too, holler at me.

Has anyone else bought the medical terminology book they want us to study before classes start? I just ordered it online, but am not really motivated to study right now.

Ok, enough of my ramblings. Looking forward to seeing you guys.


What? there is a book they want us to study before class starts? What is this book they speak of, how do I get it and is it necessary? I always hear people saying don't study anything before med school because you will learn it all in the fall anyway. As for living, I want to live in the plaza. Does anyone know how practical that would be and how long it would take to get to school in the morning?

Lots of students live both places. Here is the quick and crappy: if you liked living in the dorms, you will probably like CT. Rooms are small and overpriced (in my opinion), but it is right next to campus and won't take you much longer than from the new parking lot. Lots of fellow students there, so if you like seeing your classmates very frequently, it is perfectly doable. Not sure where people get groceries, someone else will have to fill you in on that.

Plaza is more for people who like the social scene, not necessarily fellow students. Parking can be tough and there is more crime in parts, but again, not too bad. Probably around 15 min to school, depending on where you are in the plaza. Most people like whichever one they moved to, more personality-driven than one is good/bad.

North of the river wasn't too bad, mostly typical apartment complexes, but again, traffic is going to suck for a year.

I hope this is a fair assessment. You are smart people and can figure it out.

Wow. This thread is alive and bumping. I haven't visited since I first posted on the first page, but I'm glad I came back. I just read through the entire thread and it has some GREAT information. :thumbsup:

Well, here's my information:
Name: Teena
college: Texas A&M University
Major: BS-Biomedical Science, MPH-Epidemiology
Interesting fact: I have nothing to do until classes start, so I've been a bum and taking it easy.

Now, for my questions if anyone can help:
1.) Is there any place that is somewhat close (besides Century Towers) that is a decent place to live? How much do most places cost for a one br?
2.) Is anyone getting a roommate?
3.) What are the computer requirements? I have a desktop PC, but would it be better to get a new laptop since there is talk about wireless internet at the school?
4.) What about health insurance? Do students need to look for their own or are there options with the school? What is the health insurance Budget Adjustment?
5.) Great job with the list of books we need and don't need. Can anyone recommend more of those?
6.) How bad does the weather get in the winters? I'm from TX and cannot comprehend snow. I went to the SDN meet in NYC this past January and almost died b/c of the freezing cold and driving/walking through the snow was horrible during the big thunderstorm. Will it get so bad in KC?
7.) When is everyone moving? Anyone want to get together for a pre-orientation meet up?

Whew. Lots of questions. Anyway, glad to know that there are a bunch of enthusiasts out there and I'm looking forward to meeting you all.


Great, me too! I've been bummin' around too since I graduated in Dec. Now I don't feel so bad for just taking up space lately! :)

How's everything going? Let me know if you got any questions...

Now, for my questions if anyone can help:
1.) Is there any place that is somewhat close (besides Century Towers) that is a decent place to live? How much do most places cost for a one br?
Most places are around 400-500 without a room mate in KC...I live in CT and its getting to look crappier every year...its not worth anything over what I paid my first year which is 520 and I pay 530 right now....I mean its convenient because its is across from school. It's the biggest time saver cause they are rebuilding the Paseo Bridge, so there might be traffic, but ther are 2 alternate bridges or streets to use to cross if you live on the north.
2.) Is anyone getting a roommate?
Good to have...it helps if you know the person than you can work together on tasks like studying...CT has a room mate matching programs, I'm not sure about other apartment complex
3.) What are the computer requirements? I have a desktop PC, but would it be better to get a new laptop since there is talk about wireless internet at the school?
No wireless at school...they promised that last year to our class...get one though then you can share connections if you know your neightbor to save on broadband...don't get dial up its too slow, although you may be able to use computers at school
4.) What about health insurance? Do students need to look for their own or are there options with the school? What is the health insurance Budget Adjustment?
I got BCBSKC it is decent but expensive, SOMA from the AOA is a good plan I think because its more flexible, you got to read and decide what you're looking for yourself...the financial aid will adjust accordingly your package...www.studentdo.net is the website I think for SOMA information
5.) Great job with the list of books we need and don't need. Can anyone recommend more of those?
BRS Pathology, BRS Physiology, NETTERS, Simmons OPP I read all these completely...I think there are others like First Aid, micro made simple, Dubin EKG, again I read all of these too, Mosby guide to physical exam, histology textbook by junquera...those are the ones I know I got my money's worth on...there are others I used in each individual section...
6.) How bad does the weather get in the winters? I'm from TX and cannot comprehend snow. I went to the SDN meet in NYC this past January and almost died b/c of the freezing cold and driving/walking through the snow was horrible during the big thunderstorm. Will it get so bad in KC?
It snows here 4-5 times this year, last year one time...otherwise its ICE :eek: I grew up in NYC area and Michigan so its not cold for me...its 30 degrees.
7.) When is everyone moving? Anyone want to get together for a pre-orientation meet up?
Our class leaves the area the end of July...so have a fun orientation week and remember to pace yourself...and don't :sleep: in class like me...you'll be in the follies videos ...be careful with dress code cause now they have a check off list of what everyone does...our class doesn't have a checklist...but the class of 2008 has one and they could tell you more about what the requirements are...

Good Luck...

Opps here's soma insurance: http://www.studentdo.com/benefits/index.html

Put wrong link above...I'm not sure how great it is...

ABOUT NOTEPOOL above...it depends on your class...our first year it sucked...but clsoer to boards it got better... I was in it both years and its worth it if you know whose scribing and our class runs it like communism...we are strict on fining and kicking out people who don't follow the guidelines...then we formed our own mini-notepool a group of us are also in notepool and we share notes that are really detailed and filled in with the BRS series information that way you study both...also STUDY Path...it'll help you a ton in the long run even if its not worth a lot of points...it is like 60% + on your board exams...ERF is a good teacher after 2 years I realized that...he's unique in his approach but we had 2 other pathology lecturers one for Liver damage first year, was the most boring guy ever known to lecture...i mean the lights were off too...but he was horrible...plus the packet was a million pages long, that didn't help too...but those are things I wish I knew when I started...also...try to keep up with all the work...your body adjusts to the enviroment...but pace yourself...

If anyone needs books...I'll be moving in July and I'll give a fair price on them...they are both textbook adn BRS series sicne I want to buy actual specialty specific texts next summer since that is when you use them for the rest of your life...also, if you have questions you can PM me although I don't log in every day or week...I can try...we're all busy studying for boards...also I lived in CT for 2 years and know MS 3 and MS 4s who passed on info to me on stuff pertaining to school after MS 1.

Sorry for all the posts...jsut wanted to add those random thoughts I had cause I can't sleep...we just finished Human Development and now its only P or F from this point on...so its a big stress relief...although we still need to study...

hey, drove by the school today, noticed some tv reports just outside of the school. were they there for the school?? i also noticed a bunch of interviewees... good luck :thumbup: :)

I was there in class today and didn't notice the tv reporters ... maybe some homeless guy or hooker was hit by a car trying to cross Independence as we all will be doing in the near future. Kinda like a reality "Frogger" only there are no resets. Did see the interviewess though but I think that your class is full right now but the master's program still has slots so they were probably there for that.

hey, drove by the school today, noticed some tv reports just outside of the school. were they there for the school?? i also noticed a bunch of interviewees... good luck :thumbup: :)

I was there in class today and didn't notice the tv reporters ... maybe some homeless guy or hooker was hit by a car trying to cross Independence as we all will be doing in the near future. Kinda like a reality "Frogger" only there are no resets. Did see the interviewess though but I think that your class is full right now but the master's program still has slots so they were probably there for that.


oh yea, wonder how that is going to work come august? is the research facility open yet? is that where they will be?? :confused:

Yeah it is open. They are in the process of moving people over into that building right now and putting the finishing touches on. IT finally moved. That should free up some more study rooms in Smith Hall. They are interviewing right now to fill in a class for the master's program in biosciences or whatever it is supposed to be.

oh yea, wonder how that is going to work come august? is the research facility open yet? is that where they will be?? :confused:

A 7 year old was hit by a car this morning...around 7:30AM

Well,

We bought a house!!! WooHoo. New construction 20 mins from school. Heading out next week to pick out the counters/carpet/ appliances, etc.. We will most likely drop by the school and check things out again, visit the book store and prices some books, get ISBNs, and price the tools.

We might get a chance to meet some fellow students...

Keith/Mindy

last year they told us exactly what to buy for tools, and we have to give them a check for the tools, so id suggest not getting any until. i guess they hand that stuff out the first week...

Yeah, you pay them like $700 dollars for a bunch of tools that you never use except for your stethoscope. I have used my opthalmoscope once and that is it. Have fun with that.

last year they told us exactly what to buy for tools, and we have to give them a check for the tools, so id suggest not getting any until. i guess they hand that stuff out the first week...

Anyone received a loan packet yet or know when they might be sent out? Anyone know the deadline for returning the loan apps?

I graduate this year and we were told to buy a bunch of junk as well...the only thing I use are my steth and BP cuff at home. Opthal scope was the biggest waste of cash. It's really easy to share those things. If I had it to do over again, that's what I would do...find someone to borrow from. :mad:

Anyone received a loan packet yet or know when they might be sent out? Anyone know the deadline for returning the loan apps?


i jus got mine in the mail.

If I remember correctly the equipment fee was required for admissions. Or at least to keep your admissions.

Some more unsolicited advice:
Got to agree that notepool was a waste first year, but it would have been really helpful 2nd year. People get better at scribing and lectures are not as good, ergo attendance drops and profs drop subtle hints about emphases.

Besides the Wolf-man's list, I like the Physiology text, kind of long and wordy, but you will get a full explanation of things. Get the BRS also, though, for review. Overall, everyone seems to get the BRS Path and Phys, and most people get the Pharm. The others are hit and miss, embryo and Biochem are OK and OB/GYN was on the low end. Anatomy is silly (gotta look at pictures). My two highest-yield books were Lippincot Pharm (from KU) and Clinical Neuroanatomy from Lange. I got way more books than I needed, but you will figure out that it is better to get some cheap books from 3rd years and not need them than buy them from the bookstore for big cash. I do very well in Path and never look at Robbins, ERF's notes are without question the best Path text you could want, and his website has so many links you will get tons of photos.

Whatever people say about how silly things are, there are some great teachers here who will go out of their way to help you any way they can. There are some notable exceptions but appreciate the good ones, and don't stress too much about the minutia. It goes by very fast, just remember to keep the healthy hobbies that kept you sane this far. My personal belief is that you get more out of school the more you get out of school :cool: .

What? there is a book they want us to study before class starts? What is this book they speak of, how do I get it and is it necessary? I always hear people saying don't study anything before med school because you will learn it all in the fall anyway. As for living, I want to live in the plaza. Does anyone know how practical that would be and how long it would take to get to school in the morning?

The book isn't necessary, but I think they recommended looking over it. It is "Medical Terminology A systems Approach" 4th edition by Barbara A. Gylys and Mary Ellen Wedding. ISBN 0-8036-0394-0. Comes with a CD-ROM.

How much does living in the plaza usually cost?

Oh, and thanks for the great advice! Unsolicited advice or not, it's still advice for someone who knows nothing of the area and other med school related issues.

Don't waste your time with the Medical Terminology book. You will be able to pick it up as you go or look in Stedman's. Save the money and put it to better use like buying some drinks to celebrate you acceptance to the hell we call medical school.

The book isn't necessary, but I think they recommended looking over it. It is "Medical Terminology A systems Approach" 4th edition by Barbara A. Gylys and Mary Ellen Wedding. ISBN 0-8036-0394-0. Comes with a CD-ROM.

How much does living in the plaza usually cost?

I bought the med term book last year, and I'm currently using it as a fifty dollar beer coaster, I think ive cracked it maybe twice. But if any bright upstanding future med student would like a chapter faxed or emailed to you let me know. Actually just a page would be enough to dampen even the highest ambitions.

I bought the med term book last year, and I'm currently using it as a fifty dollar beer coaster, I think ive cracked it maybe twice. But if any bright upstanding future med student would like a chapter faxed or emailed to you let me know. Actually just a page would be enough to dampen even the highest ambitions.
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Well, now I feel bad about jumping the gun and already buying it. Granted, I only paid $15. Maybe when I feel like a total slacker this summer I'll open it up to stare at it and feel a little better.

Anyway, anyone fill out the KCUMB Application for Financial Aid yet? I'm new at filing for financial aid, so what happens when you need more money than the allotted subsidized, unsubsidized and increased unsubsidized for medical students loans? By this I mean how do you apply for private medical loans? Does KCUMB look for us automatically or do you have to search for your own?

I thought I'd ask you guys before I bombard the financial aid department with my list of questions.

I would bomb away at Fin Aid, and then sneak back here and tell us what they said... ask Sommerhauser she knows all things. :thumbup:

Definitely talk to Sommerhauser. She is the all knowing in the financial aid department. I was forced to get private loans to cover everything for my first year and she provided me with a list of trustworthy and reputable sources to attempt to allocate these funds (and those with the lowest variable rates). Like thunderlips said, call and bombard them. They are really very helpful. The money is out there, you just need to find it.

:laugh: :laugh:
Well, now I feel bad about jumping the gun and already buying it. Granted, I only paid $15. Maybe when I feel like a total slacker this summer I'll open it up to stare at it and feel a little better.

Anyway, anyone fill out the KCUMB Application for Financial Aid yet? I'm new at filing for financial aid, so what happens when you need more money than the allotted subsidized, unsubsidized and increased unsubsidized for medical students loans? By this I mean how do you apply for private medical loans? Does KCUMB look for us automatically or do you have to search for your own?

I thought I'd ask you guys before I bombard the financial aid department with my list of questions.

I just got the list of "REQUIRED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT". Do we HAVE to get the package? I heard from other medical students at other schools that you'll barely ever use some of the tools. Just wondering b/c $669.00 is a lot of money right now.

If we do need those things, is there a cheaper place to buy them? The deadline to order from them is July 1st...so...meaning if you don't order by then you're outta luck?

Double edged sword right here. On one hand, they are very expensive and you hardly use them your first year. The only thing that I ever used consistently was my stethoscope and that was rare. The rest of it is still in the packaging. They will be used more during your second year but still not very much. On the other hand, you have to buy them or forfeit your seat in the class (at least that was the way it was for our class) and you have to buy them from the school because they "are offering you this great discout from Welch Allen". No way outta this one but I would buy the cheapest set that I could. Just make sure that your stethoscope has a bell on it for vascular auscultation. Third and fourth years that I have talked to have said that they don't use their equipment either unless they have kids at home or something of that nature. Welcome to medical school.

I just got the list of "REQUIRED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT". Do we HAVE to get the package? I heard from other medical students at other schools that you'll barely ever use some of the tools. Just wondering b/c $669.00 is a lot of money right now.

If we do need those things, is there a cheaper place to buy them? The deadline to order from them is July 1st...so...meaning if you don't order by then you're outta luck?

Double edged sword right here. On one hand, they are very expensive and you hardly use them your first year...On the other hand, you have to buy them or forfeit your seat in the class (at least that was the way it was for our class) and you have to buy them from the school because they "are offering you this great discout from Welch Allen".
:eek: Whoa! I did not know this. Looks like I'm buying them. The cheapest IS $669, but I like how they give us the option of choosing color: black, navy blue, forest green and burgandy....decisions decisions :p .

I've basically decided on living in The Century Towers, but I'm going to head up to KCMO in June just to check out other places (just in case). Please Please...if anyone has ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS as to living places that you like or would highly recommend, please let me know. I'm not familiar with the area at all (only time I've been there has been for the interview) and I want to make the most of my search while I'm there.

Thanks, you guys!

:eek: Whoa! I did not know this. Looks like I'm buying them. The cheapest IS $669, but I like how they give us the option of choosing color: black, navy blue, forest green and burgandy....decisions decisions :p .

I've basically decided on living in The Century Towers, but I'm going to head up to KCMO in June just to check out other places (just in case). Please Please...if anyone has ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS as to living places that you like or would highly recommend, please let me know. I'm not familiar with the area at all (only time I've been there has been for the interview) and I want to make the most of my search while I'm there.

Thanks, you guys!

i hear a lot of ppl like the plaza area. i think ill be staying at ct however. i hate driving ;)

The plaza is very nice...as is JoCo (but JoCo is quite a drive)...

Some friends of mine live in a "townhome" that they own on 10th street a block west of Tanner's Downtown...I would really suggest looking around in there for a place..It's called Quality Hill. Also, there is going to be a LOT of development in the downtown area in the next few years...around the new arena...This would also keep you from having to deal with the bridge being out and is only 5-10 minutes from the school...tops.


Plaza is nice, but can be expensive for what you get.

I'm jealous of all of you..I hope to be a first year at KCUMB when you all are 4th year!

A friend of mine runs a website that has LOTS of info on KC, so if you want some info, you might check it out...

www.kcskyscrapers.com


If you have other questions, please feel free to ask...lived in and around KC all my life.

I've missed some of the posts here, but is the school actually requiring you to buy your stuff from the school bookstore?? That is not right. Go on eBay and try to buy for a better price. Most people in my class have already sold their stuff, as it was gently used, at best. Buy a good stethoscope, but everything else, go for price. Once you're on the wards, you won't need it.

What you happen if you told the school that you had a set given to you as a gift?

Just 8 more days to D.O.! ;-)

Nice thoughts Electra, however, the school makes you purchase the set of instruments over the summer prior to orientation just so you can keep your seat. If you don't get them, then you forfeit your seat and don't matriculate. Buying them from somewhere else is not an option it seems. Don't ya just love change?

Congrats on the upcoming graduation by the way.

I've missed some of the posts here, but is the school actually requiring you to buy your stuff from the school bookstore?? That is not right. Go on eBay and try to buy for a better price. Most people in my class have already sold their stuff, as it was gently used, at best. Buy a good stethoscope, but everything else, go for price. Once you're on the wards, you won't need it.

What you happen if you told the school that you had a set given to you as a gift?

Just 8 more days to D.O.! ;-)

Yeah they're sticking it to you guys now......."buy this steth/optho set (while they get a kickback), buy these books, up your tuition every year". Just remember all this after you graduate and they come peddling you for alumni money. You be sure to tell Wilsie/El Sawi/Pletz they can take they're begging elsewhere.

At one point in time, I would have placed my first two years at KCUMB against any med school in the country. But now I even question that,since all the faculty that were of any value to the student body are leaving in droves or should I say have been run out of town by the admin.

Clinical years??? what a joke!!!! you are basically left to fend on your own. The quality of education on the wards is substandard most of the time. Some preceptors are awesome but many could careless about you at all. All you are to them is CME credit. Good luck trying to get any help from the admin regarding the match and residency (once again you are on your own). All they care about at this point is whether or not your FAFSA is in on time so they can get that tuition money.

I have made it my personal mission to tell every prospective student to run from this instituion. To be fair, it is possible to come here, keep you nose to the grindstone, act like a good little drone and graduate onto bigger and better things. But don't dare speak your mind or think for yourself during the process.

My advice to all that choose to go here ; keep an eye on the big picture and get through this gestapo like experience. Once out, you can forget about this place and don't forget, you can then hit em where it hurts ............their pocketbook. DO NOT CONTRIBUTE when you are an alumni. I know I won't and every classmate that I know also feels the same. :thumbdown

Yeah they're sticking it to you guys now......."buy this steth/optho set (while they get a kickback), buy these books, up your tuition every year". Just remember that after you graduate and they come peddling you for alumni money. You be sure to tell Wilsie/El Sawi/Pletz they can take they're begging elsewhere.

At one point in time, I would have placed my first two years at KCUMB against any med school in the country. But now I even question that,since all the faculty that were of any value to the student body are leaving in droves or should I say have been run out of town by the admin.

Clinical years??? what a joke!!!! you are basically left to fend on your own. The quality of education on the wards is substandard. Some preceptors are awesome and some could careless about you at all. All you are to them is CME credit. Good luck trying to get any help from the admin regarding the match and residency. All they care about at this point is whether or not your FAFSA is in on time so they can get that tuition money.

I have made it my personal mission to tell every prospective student to run from this instituion. To be fair, it is possible to come here, keep you nose to the grindstone, act like a good little drone and graduate onto bigger and better things. But don't dare speak your mind or think for yourself during the process.

My advice to all that choose to go here ; keep an eye on the big picture and get through this gestapo like experience. Once out, you can forget about this place and don't forget, you can then hit em where it hurts ............their pocketbook. DO NOT CONTRIBUTE when you are an alumni. I know I won't and every classmate that I know also feels the same. :thumbdown

sticking it to us for 600 bucks? man i dont know. most ppl i talk to are elated with the school. top reviews 90%+ of the time. and im not talking public reviews, im talking one on one stuff, ppl just say its a good school.

my personal experience thus far has been great. i have not graduated yet, though, so i guess i cant speak on the whole program yet.

Just buy your equipment wherever you want. Making you purchase it from the bookstore on campus is a blatant conflict of interest. They can't do that.

You mean to tell me they would trash your future medical career because you didn't buy some extraneous equipment from the store that operates out of the school? right. :rolleyes:

I have a set for sale. PM me if interested.

M.

"Haven't graduated yet..." Cooldreams aren't you a member of class of 2009? Shouldn't it be more like Haven't started yet? You have no idea what it is like right now. There is so much sketchy crap taking place right now. Exactly what personal experience do you have as of yet?

sticking it to us for 600 bucks? man i dont know. most ppl i talk to are elated with the school. top reviews 90%+ of the time. and im not talking public reviews, im talking one on one stuff, ppl just say its a good school.

my personal experience thus far has been great. i have not graduated yet, though, so i guess i cant speak on the whole program yet.

"Haven't graduated yet..." Cooldreams aren't you a member of class of 2009? Shouldn't it be more like Haven't started yet? You have no idea what it is like right now. There is so much sketchy crap taking place right now. Exactly what personal experience do you have as of yet?

oh i thought you had or were about to graduate.

anyways i was allowed to defer again a few weeks ago, so im looking at 2010 now.

im sorry that your experience has been so bad. i cannot comment on your views, but on my views, the school looks good. :confused:

The best analogy I have heard of compared the school to a fraternity. Early in your experiences during rush, you are shown all the "best" things about the school. Everyone is so cordial and it all appears to be incredible from the outside. You think that you have found the best and there is no other so you sign that "bid". Then you are introduced to the real deal. There is so much BS that goes on that it is hard to focus on school sometimes. The education IS one of the best in my opinion and the curriculum is awesome. I was just saying that there are some downsides to the school as I'm sure that there are with all and it appears to me (after talking with former students and third and fourth years) that the school is in a decline for some reason. We are losing faculty that are great and sincerely student oriented. Professionalism scorecards are a joke amongst the students and the almight Bible to the administration where they are using the term as an umbrella term in order to "cattle prod" the students into doing whatever they want them to. Being creative, original, or opinionated will paint a target on your back and you will be deemed unprofessional. It is a mess right now but the school does have it pros:

1. The students all help one another through everything. You will have one or two anal gunners that are out for themselves and want to make everyone else look bad but they are few and far between.

2. The curriculum as it is set up now by systems is still wonderful. You are able to learn the biochem, anatomy, pharm, phys and all the other junk simultaneously per system instead of learning by subject and then having to correlate it all on your own.

3. The faculty do an awesome job. We have lost a couple of teachers that were really student oriented and made sure that the classes concentrated on what they needed to (e.g. the "big picture") but there are still some that are left behind. They go above and beyond to make sure that you do well in school and want to see you graduate. KCUMB is truly geared towards generating top quality physicians.

4. The school also has a clinical skills program in which students are provided opportunities to interview and perform physical exams on standardized patients. This will give us the knowhow needed before our third and fourth years in the hospital. We will already have practice interviewing patients to obtain a history and chief complaint and we will already have practice performing physical exams.

oh i thought you had or were about to graduate.

anyways i was allowed to defer again a few weeks ago, so im looking at 2010 now.

im sorry that your experience has been so bad. i cannot comment on your views, but on my views, the school looks good. :confused:

Do they ever paddle your ass, im kinda into that.

Do they ever paddle your ass, im kinda into that.

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Anyways, glad to say hi to each of you. I will be starting in the fall and just found out about this site. Where you all staying?
:love:

Howdy all,
My wife and I will be moving up that way at the end of June and the relocation lady has sent us info. on two different homes for rent that are both located around the northwestern part of the city. Anyone know if this is a good place to live or is it like the south side here in San Antonio (i.e. one big drive by shooting). We are headed up to KC during the last week of May for some house hunting and for my wife to get in a few job interviews and any helpful tips about where to look for houses to rent would be much appreciated.

Generally, everything NW of Downtown is pretty decent....Parkville being among the nicest, imo.

I would recommend staying clear of the area South of I-70 and east of Downtown, and definitely anywhere near DT. KCK...wouldn't recommend that..

Any decent real estate people will be able to guide you pretty well.

Gladstone, Liberty, and many parts of N. KC are pretty good....(for north of the River)..

The Waldo area and the KS side around Shawnee/Prairie Village, Old OP are good as well (some kind of near the Plaza area...)

Really depends on exactly what you are looking for and how convenient you want it to be to get to school...

I'm not sure how good the rental market is in terms of actual houses...

Many thanks for your advice.

seems like there was something i was going to ask.... hmm

oh yea, what is involved in the "DOlympics" ??

Many thanks for your advice.


No problem, what area are the houses you're looking at in?

seems like there was something i was going to ask.... hmm

oh yea, what is involved in the "DOlympics" ??



DOlympics is basically a little 'game' they do during orientation week. We (class of '08) competed in teams, winners got a gift certificate (5 bucks) to the bookstore (you had to BUY something.. you couldn't just go get some candy and a pencil if I remember correctly). You'll be quizzed over respiratory, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular sections. Failure of your team to answer better than 85% means remediation later that week.

Of course I kid I kid. It's just questions about school policies, 'Person Y' to go to for 'problem X'... that sort of thing. Its just a way to do part of orientation week that beats the never-ending lectures you'll get.
Hope that helps.

No problem, what area are the houses you're looking at in?


The one that we really like is at NW 60th Terrace, but I'm not sure how good that address is since mapquest has a problem locating it. A couple of guys I've talked to down here have both said that the NW side is a good place. So long as my wife is happy with it I'll be happy with it.

Is it a KCMO address?

Just asking because I know there is a 1% earnings tax for living/working in KCMO...that you might want to avoid, but I don't know all the details of it...might be something to check into.

Could this be it? If so, pretty good location...

http://image.maps.yahoo.com/mapimage?MAPData=XR4xgvhyzy0KbmzdBswue9V.uov08Pc7J ZKi572VrD06Jo2mGDi.6XrjmeWN4NT_FmJ66uCn1GmMzGg6out kvIL7A7xJrEcKNSW7e0jNuWvrx.tZjGxyYMIwZ8B6.T20UT0Fe WSc

Only problem will be the need to take the Broadway Bridge while the Paseo Bridge is out...

whats going on with the teacher situation? are they going to close the school?

Good teachers are moving on to better things and they are not closing the school.

whats going on with the teacher situation? are they going to close the school?

Good teachers are moving on to better things and they are not closing the school.

oh... well thas what that other dood said might happen, and no one spoke up after him to say anything so i was just wondering what the hell.. :confused:

I seriously hope you are a pre med because it is down right STUPID to think that just because some facilty are leaving that the school is going to just fold. This institution has been around sense 1918 IT'S NOT GOING ANYWHERE. Do your future classmates a favor and think before you post.

I hadn't heard of that 1% earnings tax yet, will have to look into it. The map you had seemed like the same place I managed to find from the address given to me. Glad to hear that it's a nice area.
The school had sent something awhile back about the Paseo bridge being out, guess I'll just have to see how bad it is.

I seriously hope you are a pre med because it is down right STUPID to think that just because some facilty are leaving that the school is going to just fold. This institution has been around sense 1918 IT'S NOT GOING ANYWHERE. Do your future classmates a favor and think before you post.

is it wrong to ask a question? if you would have read the other thread maybe you would have some insight into my question rather than attack the simple notion of the existance of my question. i would expect harsh words from my girlfriends for stupid things but not from boys.

is it wrong to ask a question? if you would have read the other thread maybe you would have some insight into my question rather than attack the simple notion of the existance of my question. i would expect harsh words from my girlfriends for stupid things but not from boys.


Funny, if you really want to fire back at Bob-O, remind him the school has been in KC since 1916--not 1918. You asked a question, he tried stating a fact. You got served Bob-O. Sounds like we have a gunner on our hands.

Friggin gunners ...

Funny, if you really want to fire back at Bob-O, remind him the school has been in KC since 1916--not 1918. You asked a question, he tried stating a fact. You got served Bob-O. Sounds like we have a gunner on our hands.

medic,

I will ask my co-worker that lives in KCMO about the earnings tax...

I'm not sure how nice that area is, but I do know it's a Safe place..if I drive by there soon, I can let you know more...as I can't picture it all that well right now (whether it's a newer area or older)...the biggest advantage to it is that it's RIGHT by the highway, so that will cut commute times...straight down 169 to the Broadway Bridge will be pretty easy, but congested with the Paseo Bridge out.

i heard they were going to close the bridge in a few days now actually...